Sugars can be hydrolyzed at room temperature by the action of

a

mineral acids

b

strong bases

c

enzymes

d

oxidants

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rejoice30july
2 years ago

Enzymes are highly specific in their action, meaning they catalyze specific chemical reactions. In the case of sugar hydrolysis, enzymes break the glycosidic bonds between sugar molecules, leading to the formation of smaller sugar molecules.

Unlike mineral acids (option A) or strong bases (option B), which may require specific conditions such as high temperature or concentrated solutions to catalyze hydrolysis reactions, enzymes can catalyze sugar hydrolysis under mild conditions, including room temperature and neutral pH.

Therefore, the correct answer is C. enzymes.

Debbiemilez
2 years ago

pls y is it so?

DestinyagegeDY
6 years ago

Correct

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