hydrolysis reactions

Question 1

why is hydrolysis important?

Answer 1

When an organism digests biological molecules like carbs, they are vital for survival. However, they are too large to be transported/diffused into the cells or protein channels and be used in reactions. Therefore, hydrolysis breaks them down so they can be used.

Question 2

Does hydrolysis release or use water?

Answer 2

use

Question 3

what does the hydrolysis of protein produce?

Answer 3

amino acids

Question 4

what does the hydrolysis of carbohydrate produce?

Answer 4

disaccharides, monosaccharides and
glucose

Question 5

what does the hydrolysis of lipids produce?

Answer 5

fatty acids and monoglycerides

Question 6

Define hydrolysis

Answer 6

A hydrolysis reaction breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule

Question 7

give 2 ways in which the hydrolysis of ATP is used in cells?

Answer 7

1. phosphorylation- makes compound more reactive
2. to provide energy for other reactions

Question 8

name the 2 products of ATP hydrolysis

Answer 8

adenosine di phosphate and phosphate group