HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the reaction involved in breaking apart polysaccharides to monosaccharides?
A
Monosaccharide synthesis reaction
B
Hydrolysis reaction
C
Hydrosynthesis reaction
D
Dehydration synthesis reaction
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hydrolysis. Hydrolysis is the process of converting polysaccharides into simple monosaccharide components. While condensation reaction involves the elimination of water, hydrolysis utilizes water molecules. The process of converting polysaccharides into monosaccharides, in particular, is called saccharification.

Detailed explanation-2: -As disaccharides travel through the body they are broken down into simple sugars, or monosaccharides, by a process called hydrolysis. This process is facilitated by enzymes called maltases, sucrases, and lactases.

Detailed explanation-3: -Polymers are broken down into monomers via hydrolysis reactions, in which a bond is broken, or lysed, by addition of a water molecule.

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