Carbohydrates are generally broken down into glucose which your cells use as fuel. They can also be broken down into fructose and galactose.
Carbohydrates are chains of smaller organic molecules called monosaccharides.
The reactions where larger molecules are broken down into smaller ones are called catabolic reactions. These reactions release energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, such as carbohydrates being broken down into glucose through processes like hydrolysis. Examples include digestion, cellular respiration, and the breakdown of glycogen in the liver.
The controlled process by which hydrocarbons are broken down or rearranged into smaller, more useful molecules is called catalytic cracking.
The chemical process by which molecules are broken down into their smaller components is called catabolism.
Molecules are a form of compound, but yes depending on the molecule they can be broken down into other compounds.
When molecules are broken down into smaller units, they are called atoms. Atoms are the basic building blocks of all matter and cannot be further divided into smaller particles without losing their chemical properties.
The general term is "condensation reaction." "Dehydration reaction" is also appropriate.
The breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones to be absorbed by cells is called digestion. This process involves the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into their smaller components (such as glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids) that can be readily absorbed and used by the body.
This process is called digestion, where enzymes break down macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats into smaller molecules like amino acids, sugars, and fatty acids that can be absorbed by the cells lining the digestive tract.
The process you are referring to is called catabolism. Catabolism involves breaking down large molecules into smaller ones, releasing energy in the process. This process is essential for producing energy and building blocks for anabolic reactions in cells.
Hydrolysis is the chemical reaction that breaks down large molecules into smaller molecules by adding water. Hydrolysis involves the cleavage of chemical bonds through the addition of water molecules.
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