Chapter 12, Problem 12.5PP

Summary Introduction

To name:

The chemical reaction that breaks down biomolecules into their component parts.

Introduction:

In the hydrolysis reaction the biomolcules are broken down into their component part by the means of water. Hydrolysis is the common reaction in catabolism, in which a large molecule is converted into smaller metabolites. Energy is released during hydrolysis, that is further used by other process in cell metabolism.