Digestion of polysaccharides
A) is accomplished using enzymes
B) utilizes hydrolysis
C) utilizes dehydration
D) is accomplished using enzymes and utilizes hydrolysis
E) is accomplished using enzymes and utilizes dehydration

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Digestion of polysaccharides involves breaking down the glycosidic bonds that hold the monosaccharide units together. This process is accomplished using enzymes (such as amylase) and utilizes hydrolysis, where water is used to break the bonds between the monosaccharides. Therefore, D is the best choice as it includes both enzyme action and hydrolysis.

Digestion of Polysaccharides