The breakdown of large molecules by enzymes and the addition of water is known as a ____ reaction.
A) oxidation
B) reduction
C) condensation
D) hydrolysis
E) decarboxylation

Question

The breakdown of large molecules by enzymes and the addition of water is known as a ____ reaction.​
A) oxidation​
B) ​reduction
C) ​condensation
D) ​hydrolysis
E) ​decarboxylation

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Hydrolysis is the process where large molecules are broken down into smaller ones with the addition of water, often catalyzed by enzymes.

The Breakdown of Large Molecules by Enzymes and the Addition