When a compound is broken down by the reaction with water, this is termed hydrolysis.
No. Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances in a chemical reaction.
A chemical reaction has occurred.
Yes. When fat is metabolized, it is broken down by a chemical reaction called hydrolysis.
decomposition
no
When a compound is broken down by the reaction with water, this is termed hydrolysis.
bonds
yes they can by amino acids
an element
I guess the answer you're looking for is: "compound"
Chemical reaction
Lipids are synthesized by the chemical reaction condensation, and are broken down by the reaction hydrolysis.
No. Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances in a chemical reaction.
The chemical bonds among the reactant atoms or molecules must be broken down.
A chemical reaction has occurred.
Elements can not be broken down.