Dehydration synthesis reactions _____, whereas hydrolysis reactions _____.
A) lose $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $ to break bonds; use $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $ to form bonds
B) break large molecules into smaller ones; build large molecules from smaller ones
C) use $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $ to form bonds; lose $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $ to break bonds
D) lose $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $ to form bonds; use $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $ to break bonds

Question

Dehydration synthesis reactions _____, whereas hydrolysis reactions _____.
A) lose $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $ to break bonds; use $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $ to form bonds
B) break large molecules into smaller ones; build large molecules from smaller ones 
C) use $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $ to form bonds; lose $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $ to break bonds
D) lose $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $ to form bonds; use $ \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} $ to break bonds

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dehydration synthesis reactions involve the loss of water molecules to form bonds, while hydrolysis reactions use water to break bonds.

Dehydration Synthesis Reactions _____, Whereas Hydrolysis Reactions _____ H2O \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} H2​O

Dehydration Synthesis Reactions _, Whereas Hydrolysis Reactions _ $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$