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Kelly Smith
on Oct 25, 2024
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Sucrose is formed when the simple sugars fructose and glucose are covalently bonded. This reaction releases water. What type of reaction is this?
A) Catabolic
B) Hydrolysis
C) Dehydration
D) Monomeric
Dehydration
The excessive loss of body water, impairing normal physiological functions.
Catabolic
Metabolic pathways that break down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy.
Hydrolysis
A chemical reaction in which water breaks bonds between molecules, often leading to the decomposition of complex molecules.
- Gain an understanding of the essential elements of biochemistry, particularly focusing on synthesis, catabolism, and the enzymatic roles.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the essential elements of biochemistry, particularly focusing on synthesis, catabolism, and the enzymatic roles.