Question

which of the following is an example of a hydrolysis reaction?
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 reactions involve the breaking - down of a compound with the consumption of water. In the case of a fat forming glycerol and fatty acids, water is consumed to break the bonds in the fat molecule. The other options describe dehydration synthesis reactions where water is released when smaller molecules combine to form larger ones.

Answer:

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