Question

when degrading a polymer, hydrolysis reactions add a molecule of what to the polymer

Answer 1

Explanation:

Hydrolysis. Polymers are broken down into monomers in a process known as hydrolysis, which means “to split water,” a reaction in which a water molecule is used during the breakdown. During these reactions, the polymer is broken into two components

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Answer 2

Answer:

During Hydrolysis, water is used in order to break down the polymers and turn them into monomers.

Bond is further broken in order to release energy. The two major key components after a breakdown are unionized. Hydrogen atom is added to one part(H-) and hydroxyl group is added to the other part(OH-).

This process takes place when there is hydrolysis of complex carbohydrates and they release monosaccharides.