Definition of hydrolysis:
Correct answer: C. Breaking of molecules due to reaction with water
- A. Combining of molecules due to reaction with hydrogen
- B. Combining of molecules due to reaction with water
- C. Breaking of molecules due to reaction with water
- D. Breaking of molecules due to reaction with hydrogen
Explanation
The 'lysis' in hydrolysis means splitting. It is the splitting of molecule using water.
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