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4 A reaction that needs water,
macromolecules are broken down
( biochemistry )

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Answer:

Hydrolysis

Step-by-step explanation:

Hydrolysis is a reaction that needs water to breakdown macromolecules into simpler units.

Macromolecules are giant polymers made up of several repeating monomeric units.

  • These units are too complex for the body to digest and derive nutritional benefits from them.
  • During hydrolysis, the complex is broken down into monomers.
  • The monomeric units are absorbable and useful for the body.
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