Polysaccharides, lipids, and proteins are similar in that they
A)are synthesized from monomers by the process of hydrolysis.
B)are synthesized from monomers by dehydration reactions.
C)are synthesized as a result of peptide bond formation between monomers.
D)are decomposed into their subunits by dehydration reactions.
E)all contain nitrogen in their monomer building blocks.

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Polysaccharides, lipids, and proteins are all macromolecules and are formed by the process of dehydration synthesis (removing water molecules to form a larger molecule). They are not decomposed by dehydration reactions. Peptide bond formation is specific to proteins and not present in polysaccharides or lipids. Nitrogen is only present in the monomers of proteins and not in polysaccharides or lipids.

Polysaccharides, Lipids, and Proteins Are Similar in That They