Biology A-Level
hydrolysis reaction
What hydrolysis reaction means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of hydrolysis reaction
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Breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule.
Topics that use hydrolysis reaction
- Monomers and polymers (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
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