Which of the following types of biochemical reactions involves the cleavage of a molecule using water?

A Hydrolysis ✓
B Dehydration synthesis
C Phosphorylation
D Decarboxylation

Explanation

Hydrolysis is a type of biochemical reaction that involves the cleavage of a molecule using water, whereas dehydration synthesis is the opposite process, phosphorylation involves the addition of a phosphate group, and decarboxylation involves the removal of a carboxyl group.

Source

Nelson et al., Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Biochemistry Biochemical Reactions Hydrolysis and Dehydration Synthesis Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high