Plants react urea with water to produce ammonia and carbon dioxide. This reaction is an example of a ________ reaction.

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The reaction between urea and water involves the breaking of a chemical bond through the addition of water. This is known as hydrolysis, making choice C the correct answer. Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons, metathesis reactions involve the swapping of ions, combustion reactions involve the reaction of a fuel with oxygen, and precipitation reactions involve the formation of a solid from a solution. None of these reactions accurately describe the urea and water reaction.

Plants React Urea with Water to Produce Ammonia and Carbon