Identify the following reaction: Lactose + H₂O → Glucose + Galactose
A)dehydration synthesis reaction
B)hydrolysis reaction
C)exchange reaction
D)reversible reaction
E)ionic reaction

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This reaction involves the addition of a water molecule, which breaks the bond between lactose into glucose and galactose. This process is known as hydrolysis.

Identify the Following Reaction: Lactose + H₂O → Glucose