Dehydration Synthesis, Hydrolysis, and Polymers

Chemical reaction which adds water between the bonds of polymers to break it down into separate monomers.

• monomer

• dehydration synthesis

• hydrolysis

• polymer

Hydrolysis uses water as a ​ (a)   to break apart ​ (b)   .

• reactant

• polymers

• product

• monomers

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

In a dehydration synthesis reaction, ​ (a)   are linked together to form ​ (b)   . ​

• monomers

• polymers

• hydrolysis

• atoms

In a dehydration synthesis reaction, water is a ___.

• product

• enzyme

• catalyst

• reactant

In hydrolysis, water is a ___.

• product

• reactant

• catalyst

• enzyme

Nutrients are often macromolecules.
How does digestion change these macromolecules?

• monomer → polymer → monomer

• polymer → monomer → polymer

• monomer → monomer → polymer

• polymer → polymer → monomer

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

The cells use a process called ___ to get energy from ATP.

• dehydration synthesis

• condensation reaction

• hydrolysis

• polymer

Match the following monomer with their polymers:

• Carbohydrates

• Amino Acids

• Fats / Lipids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleic Acids

• Nucleotides

• Proteins

• Fatty Acids

Which process involves the removal of water to form a bond between two monomers?

• Dehydration synthesis

• Hydrolysis

• Polymerization

• Condensation reaction

What is the primary role of water in a hydrolysis reaction?

• Product

• Reactant

• Catalyst

• Inhibitor