A sucrose molecule decomposing to yield a glucose molecule and a fructose molecule
A) is an example of dehydration synthesis.
B) releases a water molecule.
C) uses a water molecule.
D) only occurs if a person follows a high carbohydrate diet.
E) can also decompose to yield two glucose molecules.

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The decomposition of sucrose into glucose and fructose is a hydrolysis reaction, which involves the use of a water molecule to break the glycosidic bond.

A Sucrose Molecule Decomposing to Yield a Glucose Molecule and a Fructose