Which of the following is an example of a hydrolysis reaction?

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Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction where water is consumed to break down a larger molecule into smaller subunits. In option D, the reaction of a fat (a large molecule) is broken down into glycerol and fatty acids (smaller subunits) with the consumption of water. Thus, it is an example of hydrolysis reaction. Option A is incorrect because it describes dehydration synthesis, a reaction where two smaller subunits combine to form a larger molecule with the release of water. Option B is incorrect as it describes the reverse of a hydrolysis reaction, where a larger polypeptide is broken down into smaller amino acids with the release of water. Option C is incorrect because it describes the formation of a peptide bond, where two amino acids combine to form a larger molecule with the release of water.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Hydrolysis