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Hydrolysis reaction

Diagram showing hydrolysis reactions using a water molecule.

Hydrolysis reactions use up water molecules to break bonds. In this example, a water molecule (HOH) is used to supply an OH to one side of the breaking bond and an H to the other. Sucrase is one of the many digestive enzymes released into the small intestine.

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