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In Chemistry, hydrolysis is the addition of one or more water molecules to another molecule, usually to create two different compounds. The opposite of hydrolysis (the removal of one water molecule usually from two different compounds to form one single compound) is known as condensation. In Biology, hydrolysis (and condensation) have the same meaning as in Chemistry. Hydrolysis is usually and most commonly (at least as far as my knowledge concerns) used for the breakdown of ester links in lipids, glycosidic bonds in polysaccharides and peptide bonds in polypeptide molecules. Condensation reactions occur for the opposite outcome.
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What is meant when you say that the hydrolysis ofATP to ADP is used to drive a reaction?
The hydrolysis of ATP to ADP is used to drive a reaction in metabolism.
What stage of metabolism involves the digestion of large food polymers?
Degradation and some oxidation to smaller molecules
What is the process when cells break down molecules?
For example thermal decomposition.
Does hydrolysis use ATP?
The hydrolysis of ATP is ADP
What is Opposite of a decomposition reaction?
Dehydration Synthesis
What is meant when you say that the hydrolysis ofATP to ADP is used to drive a reaction?
The hydrolysis of ATP to ADP is used to drive a reaction in metabolism.
Is tryptophanase a exoenzyme?
It is an endoenzyme because its hydrolysis occurs within the cell for metabolism
What stage of metabolism involves the digestion of large food polymers?
Degradation and some oxidation to smaller molecules
What is the process when cells break down molecules?
For example thermal decomposition.
What has the author Wenshui Xia written?
Wenshui Xia has written: 'Chitosan hydrolysis by non-specific enzymes' -- subject(s): Chitosan, Metabolism
Carbohydrates are burned by cells to produce energy?
Carbohydrates are converted to energy by the process of hydrolysis
How does your metabolism affect the hydration of your body?
metabolism is the sum total of all the chemical reactions going on in our body. analytic reactions like hydrolysis sometimes produce water as a by- or waste-product. although this is in a very small amount, it may help in the hydration of our body.
What is the difference between acidic and alkaline hydrolysis?
Acidic hydrolysis: hydrolysis in an acid solution (pH under 7) Basic hydrolysis: hydrolysis in a basic solution (pH above 7)
Is a peptide bond hydrolysis or dehydrates?
hydrolysis
What conditions are necessary for the hydrolysis of sucrose?
in the hydrolysis of sucrose a catalyst such as sucrase must be applied
What type of chemical reaction occurs when polymers are broken apart by water?
Hydrolysis. Polymers are broken down into monomers in a process known as hydrolysis
Is hydrolysis a mechanical or chemical?
Hydrolysis is a chemical process.
