Question

question 32
which of the following is an example of a hydrolysis reactions?
o the reaction of two monosaccharides, forming a disaccharide with the release of water.
o the reaction of a small polypeptide, forming amino acids with the release of water.
o the reaction of a two amino acids, forming peptide bond with the consumption of water.
o the reaction of a fat, forming glycerol and fatty acids with the consumption of water.

Explanation:

Hydrolysis is a reaction that breaks down a compound using water. When a fat undergoes hydrolysis, water is consumed to break it into glycerol and fatty - acids. The first option is a dehydration synthesis (condensation) reaction. The second option is incorrect as peptide hydrolysis consumes water not releases it. The third option is also incorrect as peptide bond formation is a dehydration synthesis, not hydrolysis.

Answer:

the reaction of a fat, forming glycerol and fatty acids with the consumption of water.