Use the following figure to answer the 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

Question

Use the following figure to answer the 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 shows a condensation reaction between two amino acids, resulting in the formation of a peptide bond. This is a specific type of dehydration synthesis reaction, in which a water molecule is removed during the formation of the bond. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choices A and C are incorrect because they refer to different types of reactions that do not apply to this specific example. Choice D is incorrect because it describes a process that goes against the general principles of chemistry – polymers are made up of many monomers, not the other way around.

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