Question

Digestion of food occurs as a result of

• A. hydrolysis
• B. oxidation
• C. polymerization
• D. reduction

Answer 1

The correct option is A hydrolysis

• The digestion process depends upon hydrolysis to provide the biochemical reactions that break down food.
• The digestive tract secretes enzymes, such as proteases, carbohydrases, nucleases and lipases that, along with water, catalyze the hydrolysis that releases various nutrients. Hence, the Digestion of food occurs as a result of hydrolysis.

So, the correct answer is 'hydrolysis'.