9 Questions
What is the process called when larger molecules are broken down into smaller units through a chemical reaction with the addition of a water molecule?
Hydrolysis
In what type of biological process does hydrolysis commonly occur?
Digestion
What type of bond is cleaved during a hydrolysis reaction?
Covalent bond
Which chemical process results in the cleavage of a covalent bond with the addition of a water molecule?
Hydrolysis
In which biological process does hydrolysis commonly occur?
Digestion
What is the result of a hydrolysis reaction?
Cleavage of covalent bonds
What is the primary function of starch in plants?
Energy storage
What type of bond links the simple sugars in polysaccharides?
Glycosidic linkage
Which of the following best defines polysaccharides?
Complex carbohydrates composed of multiple simple sugars
Test your knowledge about hydrolysis, the chemical reaction that breaks down larger molecules into smaller units by cleaving covalent bonds with the addition of a water molecule. Learn about its occurrence in the process of digestion.
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