The breaking apart of a dissacharide into its monosaccharide components involves the addition of a water molecule and is called _______.

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Hydrolysis is the process of breaking down a larger molecule into smaller components by the addition of water. In the case of a disaccharide, hydrolysis involves the breaking of the covalent bond between the two monosaccharides with the addition of a water molecule, resulting in two separate monosaccharides.

The Breaking Apart of a Dissacharide into Its Monosaccharide Components