A Chemical Reaction in Which Parts of Two Different Molecules

question 33

Multiple Choice

A chemical reaction in which parts of two different molecules trade positions is called a(an) _________ reaction.

• A) decomposition
• B) exchange
• C) reversible
• D) synthesis
• E) irreversible

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Definitions:

Glucose

A primary sugar crucial for energizing living beings and making up a significant part of numerous carbohydrates.

Cellulose

A sophisticated carbohydrate that is the main structural element of the walls of plant cells.

Enzyme Covalently Joins

Describes the process where an enzyme catalyzes the formation of a covalent bond between two molecules, playing a critical role in biochemical reactions.

Condensation

In chemistry, condensation is a reaction where two molecules combine to form a larger molecule, typically releasing a small molecule like water as a byproduct.