In dehydration synthesis, the atoms that make up a water molecule come from
A) carbohydrates.
B) oxygen.
C) both of the reactants.
D) enzymes.
E) only one of the reactants.

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In dehydration synthesis, a water molecule is formed as a byproduct when two molecules combine. The hydrogen atom typically comes from one reactant, and the hydroxyl group (OH) comes from the other reactant, making the correct answer "both of the reactants."

In Dehydration Synthesis, the Atoms That Make Up a Water