When a Sucrose Molecule is Broken Down to Yield a Glucose

Question

When a sucrose molecule is broken down to yield a glucose molecule and a fructose molecule,
A)dehydration synthesis occurs.
B)a water molecule is released.
C)a water molecule is used.
D)starch is consumed.

Accepted Answer

The breakdown of sucrose into glucose and fructose involves hydrolysis, a process where a water molecule is used to break the glycosidic bond between the two monosaccharides.