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Meaning of hydrolysis
hydrolysis (n)
a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds; involves the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion from the water
hydrolysis (n.)
A chemical process involving the addition of the elements of water.
hydrolysis Sentence Examples
- Hydrolysis of starch yields glucose molecules, providing energy for the body.
- The enzyme protease facilitates the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in proteins.
- Carbohydrates undergo hydrolysis in the digestive tract, breaking down complex sugars.
- Hydrolysis of fats in the presence of water and enzymes releases fatty acids and glycerol.
- Ester hydrolysis involves the cleavage of an ester bond, resulting in the formation of an alcohol and an acid.
- Water molecules act as nucleophiles in hydrolysis reactions, attacking the target bond.
- Hydrolysis of biomass can produce biofuels and other sustainable energy sources.
- The process of glycolysis involves the hydrolysis of fructose 1,6-bisphosphate.
- ATP hydrolysis releases energy to power various cellular processes.
- The rate of hydrolysis reactions can be influenced by factors such as temperature, pH, and enzyme concentration.
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a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds; involves the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation a
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Hydrolysis of starch yields glucose molecules, providing energy for the body.
The enzyme protease facilitates the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in proteins.
Carbohydrates undergo hydrolysis in the digestive tract, breaking down complex sugars.
Hydrolysis of fats in the presence of water and enzymes releases fatty acids and glycerol.
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