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Which of the following illustrates hydrolysis?

a. the reaction of two monosaccharides to form a disaccharide
b. the reaction of two amino acids to form a dipeptide
c. the reaction of a hydrogen atom and a hydroxide ion to form water
d. the reaction of a fat to form glycerol and fatty acids
e. the formation of ATP from ADP and inorganic phophate

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