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What is dehydration reaction?

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Dehydration reaction is a chemical reaction in which water is removed from a molecule.

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What is hydrolysis reaction?

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Hydrolysis reaction is a chemical reaction in which water is used to break down a compound into two molecules.

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True or False: Dehydration reaction results in the formation of a new compound.

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True

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True or False: Hydrolysis reaction involves the addition of water to a molecule.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Dehydration reaction involves the ________ of water from a molecule.

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removal

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Fill in the blank: Hydrolysis reaction involves the ________ of water to break down a compound.

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addition

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What is the general formula for a dehydration reaction?

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A + B → AB + H2O

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What is the general formula for a hydrolysis reaction?

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AB + H2O → A + B

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What are the products of a dehydration reaction?

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A new compound and water

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What are the products of a hydrolysis reaction?

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Two separate molecules

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Which type of reaction is important in the breakdown of complex biological molecules?

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Hydrolysis reaction

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What is the role of enzymes in hydrolysis reactions?

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Enzymes catalyze the hydrolysis of compounds into simpler molecules.

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What is the role of enzymes in dehydration reactions?

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Enzymes catalyze the formation of new compounds by removing water.

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Which reaction is used to break down polymers into monomers?

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Hydrolysis reaction

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Which reaction is used to form polymers from monomers?

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Dehydration reaction

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What is the significance of dehydration and hydrolysis reactions in living organisms?

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They are essential for processes such as digestion, metabolism, and synthesis of biomolecules.

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How do dehydration and hydrolysis reactions contribute to the balance of water in biological systems?

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They help regulate water content and maintain cellular homeostasis.

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Which type of reaction requires energy input to proceed?

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Dehydration reaction

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Which type of reaction releases energy during the process?

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Hydrolysis reaction

20
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What are the key differences between dehydration and hydrolysis reactions?

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Dehydration removes water to form a new compound, while hydrolysis uses water to break down a compound.

21
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What are some examples of dehydration reactions in biological systems?

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Synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids.

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What are some examples of hydrolysis reactions in biological systems?

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Digestion of food and breakdown of glycogen.

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