mechanism of chemical digestion Flashcards

1
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what is hydrolysis?

A

the opposite of dehydration

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2
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how do you regenerate what you’ve broken down from hydrolysis?

A

you can remove water

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3
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list the 3 reactions w/ hydrolysis

A

starch —> monosaccharides (hydrolysis/amylase)

protein —> amino acids (hydrolysis/protease)

lipid —> fatty acids and glycerol (hydrolysis/lipase)

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