7. State whether each of the following is an example of dehydration synthesis (D

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7.      State whether each of the following is an example of dehydration synthesis (D) or hydrolysis (H).

_______  Splitting starch molecules in your mouth to form smaller sugar molecules.

_______ Formation of fat molecules in your adipose so your hips get bigger

_______ The breakdown of steak protein in your stomach to release amino acids

into your blood

_______ Joining together of sugar molecules in skeletal muscle to form starch for

storage

_______Release of fatty acids into the blood from fat breakdown during a diet

_______Muscle buildup in a weight lifter

Explanation / Answer

Hydrolysis - Splitting starch molecules in your mouth to form smaller sugar molecules.

dehydration synthesis - Formation of fat molecules in your adipose so your hips get bigger

hydrolysis- The breakdown of steak protein in your stomach to release amino acids

into your blood

dehydration synthesis- Joining together of sugar molecules in skeletal muscle to form starch for

storage

hydrolysis Release of fatty acids into the blood from fat breakdown during a diet

dehydration synthesis Muscle buildup in a weight lifter

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