Which of the Following Is an Example of Hydrolysis

question 50

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 utilization 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

---

Definitions:

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart, especially as felt through the walls of arteries.

Hypertension

A condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

The force that circulating blood exerts on the walls of blood vessels, critical for determining circulatory health.

Heart Attack

A medical emergency caused by the interruption of blood flow to the heart muscle, potentially leading to tissue damage or death.