Carbohydrates are able to undergo a reaction known as hydrolysis.

Which of the following correctly describes hydrolysis?

Choose 1 answer:

Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)

A

Monomers are linked together by the removal of one or more water molecules.

(Choice B)

B

Long carbohydrates are broken into monomers through the addition of water molecules between the subunits.

(Choice C)

C

Hydrogen atoms are removed from the end of a carbohydrate.

(Choice D)

D

Hydrogen atoms are added to the each end of the carbohydrate to protect it from degradation.

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Nicole Rubio

Biology

11 June, 13:42

Carbohydrates are able to undergo a reaction known as hydrolysis.

Which of the following correctly describes hydrolysis?

Choose 1 answer:

Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)

A

Monomers are linked together by the removal of one or more water molecules.

(Choice B)

B

Long carbohydrates are broken into monomers through the addition of water molecules between the subunits.

(Choice C)

C

Hydrogen atoms are removed from the end of a carbohydrate.

(Choice D)

D

Hydrogen atoms are added to the each end of the carbohydrate to protect it from degradation.

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Alessandro Ramirez · Answer 1

B: Long carbohydrates are broken into monomers through the addition of water molecules between the subunits.

Explanation:

Hydrolysis occurs when a substance is broken down by reacting to water. This is described in choice B