Polysaccharides can be broken down into a large number of monosaccharide molecules by the process of
A)hydrolysis.
B)dehydration synthesis.
C)addition.
D)halogenation.

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Polysaccharides are large molecules made up of multiple monosaccharides linked together by glycosidic bonds. Hydrolysis is the process of breaking down these bonds by adding water, which breaks the bond between the monosaccharides and releases individual monosaccharide molecules. Therefore, choice A (hydrolysis) is the correct answer. Choice B (dehydration synthesis) is the opposite of hydrolysis, where water is removed to join two monosaccharides together, and would not result in the breaking down of polysaccharides. Choice C (addition) and D (halogenation) do not involve the breaking of bonds to release individual monosaccharides from polysaccharides.

Polysaccharides Can Be Broken Down into a Large Number of Monosaccharide