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WAEC Chemistry 2015 Objective — Question 42

Question 42 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Starch could be converted to glucose by the process of

  • A. condensation
  • B. dehydration
  • C. fermentation
  • D. hydrolysisCorrect

Explanation

Starch is converted to glucose through hydrolysis (breaking it down via addition of water, with the aid of enzymes/acid).

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