mechanism of chemical digestion Flashcards
1
Q
what is hydrolysis?
A
the opposite of dehydration
2
Q
how do you regenerate what you’ve broken down from hydrolysis?
A
you can remove water
3
Q
list the 3 reactions w/ hydrolysis
A
starch —> monosaccharides (hydrolysis/amylase)
protein —> amino acids (hydrolysis/protease)
lipid —> fatty acids and glycerol (hydrolysis/lipase)