Which among the above is / are examples of Hydrolysis?

Consider the following:

  1. Conversion of fats to fatty acids and glycerol
  2. Conversion of proteins to amino acids
  3. Conversion of starch to simple sugars

 

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

1 thought on “Which among the above is / are examples of Hydrolysis?”

  1. D [ 1, 2 & 3]
    Notes:
    Hydrolysis is the breaking of a covalent bond by adding water. In all of the above examples, complex compounds are broken down to simpler compounds.

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