Question

the enzymatic breakdown of any type of food molecule by the addition of a water molecule is called _______________________.

Answer 1

Hydrolysis reactions

Step-by-step explanation:

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.