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The breaking down of some complex molecules, such as polymers, occurs through a process known as hydrolysis.
Hydrolysis takes place in the presence of water containing an acid or a base as catalyst. The water causes polymers to breakdown to monomers. Hydrolysis reactions break bonds and release energy.
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∙ 14y agoThe breakdown of a polymer involves the breakdown of hydrogen bonds
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∙ 9y agothe breakdown of some complex molecules such as polymers occurs through a process is known as hydrolysis. Hydrolysis is a reversal of a condensation reaction.
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∙ 13y agowith the help of enzymes.
Polymer+enzyme=monomers
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∙ 9y agoitÃ�´s a good photo of polymers
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∙ 13y agoHydrolysis
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