Condensation (or dehydration synthesis) is a chemical process which by 2 molecules are combined to make a larger molecule through the loss of water. It is the process which by biomolecules are formed.
Hydrolysis is a chemical process which by a macromolecule is broken down into smaller molecules by the addition of water. Often, enzymes are needed to carry out hydrolysis, as water alone is insufficient.
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