WAEC - Chemistry (2003 - No. 30)
What process does the following equation represent ? n(C\(_{6}\)H\(_{10}\)O\(_{5}\)) + nH\(_{2}\)O → nC\(_{6}\)H\(_{12}\)O\(_{6}\) ?
Polymerization of glucose
Hydrolysis of starch
Fermentation of sugar
Dehydration of carbohydates
Paliwanag
The enzyme amylase is secreted out of the cells (an exoenzyme) into the surrounding media, catalyzing the breakdown of starch into smaller sugars which can then be absorbed by the cells for use.