Question

what is hydrolysis
GPT 3.5
Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction that involves breaking down a compound by reacting it with water. In this reaction, one molecule of water is split into a hydrogen ion (H+) and a hydroxide ion (OH-). These ions then react with the compound, causing it to break apart into simpler molecules or ions. Hydrolysis is a common process in various biological and chemical reactions, such as the digestion of food, the breakdown of polymers into monomers, and the hydrolysis of salts.