It can take from 5 to10 plus years to earn a PhD in sociology, but I think 7 years about average including coursework, prelims and the dissertation.
In addition, in living systems, most biochemical reactions, including ATP hydrolysis, take place during the catalysis of enzymes. The catalytic action of enzymes allows the hydrolysis of proteins, fats, oils, and carbohydrates. As an example, one may consider proteases, enzymes that aid digestion by hydrolyzing peptide bonds in proteins.
Hydrolysis, the opposite of condensation, is  a chemical reaction in which water breaks down another compound and changes its makeup. Most instances of organic hydrolysis combine water with neutral molecules, while inorganic hydrolysis pairs water with ionic molecules, such as acids, salts and bases. Though primarily studied as an aspect of chemistry, hydrolysis performs vital functions in the biology of living organisms.