Which of the Following Is an Example of Hydrolysis

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of hydrolysis?

• A) the reaction of two monosaccharides, forming a disaccharide with the release of water
• B) the synthesis of two amino acids, forming a peptide with the release of water
• C) the reaction of a fat, forming glycerol and fatty acids with the release of water
• D) the reaction of a fat, forming glycerol and fatty acids with the consumption of water
• E) the synthesis of a nucleotide from a phosphate, a pentose sugar, and a nitrogenous base with the production of a molecule of water

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Definitions:

Femoral Pulse

The palpable beat of the heart that can be felt over the femoral artery, usually in the groin area, used to assess circulation to the lower body.

Popliteal Pulse

The pulse felt at the back of the knee, an indicator of blood flow through the popliteal artery and into the lower leg.

Systolic Auscultation Gap

Refers to a phenomenon where, during blood pressure measurement, sounds disappear for a while between the systolic and diastolic pressures.

Blood Pressure (BP)

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, typically measured via the arterial system.