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4 A reaction that needs water, macromolecules are broken down ( biochemistry )

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LenKa [72]3 years ago

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Answer:

Hydrolysis

Explanation:

Hydrolysis is a reaction that needs water to breakdown macromolecules into simpler units.

Macromolecules are giant polymers made up of several repeating monomeric units.

These units are too complex for the body to digest and derive nutritional benefits from them.
During hydrolysis, the complex is broken down into monomers.
The monomeric units are absorbable and useful for the body.

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