In dehydration synthesis
A) larger molecules are decomposed into smaller ones.
B) monosaccharides are joined.
C) water molecules become joined to monosaccharide molecules.
D) the molecule is decomposed into carbon dioxide and water.
E) a person develops constipation.

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Dehydration synthesis (also known as condensation reaction) is the process in which two molecules are joined together by a covalent bond and a water molecule is formed. In the case of carbohydrates, monosaccharides are joined together to form disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

In Dehydration Synthesis