The Process of Hydrolysis

Question

The process of hydrolysis
A) uses water to turn large molecules into smaller ones
B) removes a molecule of water from the reactants
C) converts smaller molecules into larger molecules by removing water
D) both B and C

Accepted Answer

Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction that uses water to break down large molecules into smaller ones. It involves adding a molecule of water to the reactants, which breaks the chemical bonds and results in the formation of two smaller molecules. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B and C describe dehydration synthesis, which is the opposite of hydrolysis.