Question

Can someone please help answer this question. I have a biology exam tomorrow and I am not sure about a couple of things. Thanks!!

What is the difference between hydrolysis and synthesis?

Answer 1

This is an interesting question, A synthesis reaction is one of the most common types of chemical reactions. In a synthesis reaction two or more chemical species combine to form a more complex product.

While a Hydrolysis is a chemical process in which a molecule of water is added to a substance. Sometimes this makes the molecule to split into two parts; one section can gain a hydrogen ion.

Based on this can you tell the difference?

Answer 2

The difference is that a synthesis can occur between any chemical reactions. A hydrolysis occurs between a molecule of water and a substance.

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