Question

What is the definition of hydrolysis and is it pH dependent? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Hydrolysis is the breaking down of a compound due to a reaction with water - from the greek hydro water lysis loosening

Explanation:

Hydrolysis reaction should be pH dependent on some level.

This is because at extreme pH levels, the water would react with the acidic / alkaline solution or the compound itself would be broken down by the acidic / alkaline environment.

However as hydrolysis is seen a lot within organisms, pH is usually not relevant as it is maintained at a near constant level.