Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

Which of the following happens in a hydrolysis reaction?
  1. Simple molecules combine together by heat
  2. A complex molecule splits into simpler molecules by addition of water
  3. Two compounds exchange certain elements
  4. Water is lost during the process
Explanation
Answer: - B - In a hydrolysis reaction, a complex molecule splits into simpler molecules with the addition of water. Literally, hydrolysis means reaction with water. Hydrolysis is a chemical process where a molecule is cleaved into two parts by the addition of water.
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