Question

Which of these processes is an example of hydrolysis? A) conversion of glucose units into starch B) conversion of fructose and glucose units to form sucrose C) conversion of cellulose into glucose units

Answer 1

The processes is an example of hydrolysis is conversion of cellulose into glucose units. The answer is letter C. Conversion of glucose units into starch and conversion of fructose and glucose units to form sucrose are not processes of hydrolysis.

Answer 2

The correct answer will be option-C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hydrolysis is a type of chemical reaction where a water molecule is utilized or consumed to rupture the chemical bonds. In these reactions, water acts as a nucleophile and separate the larger molecules into its components.

In the given question, the process of cellulolysis or the breakdown of cellulose to smaller polysaccharide like cellodextrins or glucose units is a hydrolytic reaction. This reaction requires an ionic solvent as cellulose molecules bind strongly to each other and cellulolysis Is difficult.

Thus, Option-C is the correct answer.