Hydrolysis reactions are essential for digestion. Which statement BEST describes the role of water in this process?
- Acheck_circle
OH adds to one monomer and H to the other, splitting the bond
- B
Water is released as a byproduct
- C
Water donates electrons to form a new covalent bond
- D
Water polymerizes the monomers further
Explanation
In hydrolysis, water is split: -OH attaches to one fragment and -H to the other, breaking the covalent linkage between monomers.