The formation of sucrose involves the removal of a molecule of water.This is called:
A) hydrolysis.
B) oxidation.
C) decomposition.
D) dehydration synthesis.

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Dehydration synthesis is the process of joining two molecules, such as glucose and fructose, to form a larger molecule, such as sucrose, by the removal of a water molecule. This process is also known as condensation.

The Formation of Sucrose Involves the Removal of a Molecule