One of the products of a reaction occurring in a cell is water. What type of reaction is likely to be involved?

A. a decomposition reaction
B. a hydrolysis reaction
C. an exchange reaction
D. a synthesis reaction
E. The answer cannot be determined from the available information.


Answer: D

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