Water is a metabolite in many metabolic reactions, including condensation and hydrolysis reactions
Water takes part directly in chemical reactions inside cells. Cells consume water in some reactions and produce it in others.
Real World
Every gram of protein your body builds — including the haemoglobin produced in bone marrow — requires condensation reactions that release water molecules as amino acids link via peptide bonds.
Exam Focus
Distinguish clearly: condensation releases water; hydrolysis uses water — reversing these in an exam is a very common error.
Evaluation Scaffold
A four-step framework for high-quality evaluation. Use this for 'assess', 'evaluate', and 'to what extent' questions.
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