The chemical reaction illustrated ________.
A) is a hydrolysis reaction
B) results in a peptide bond
C) joins two fatty acids together
D) links two polymers to form a monomer

Question

The chemical reaction illustrated ________.
A) is a hydrolysis reaction 
B) results in a peptide bond 
C) joins two fatty acids together 
D) links two polymers to form a monomer

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure illustrates a dehydration synthesis reaction between two amino acids, resulting in the formation of a peptide bond. Therefore, option B is correct. Option A is incorrect because hydrolysis reactions result in the breakdown of polymers into monomers, which is the opposite of what is happening in the figure. Option C is incorrect because fatty acids do not contain amino groups, which are necessary for peptide bond formation. Option D is incorrect because polymers cannot be linked to form a monomer.

The Chemical Reaction Illustrated ________