In a dehydration reaction, ________. In order for this to occur water is ________.
A) monomers are joined to become a polymer; removed
B) polymers are broken up to form monomers; added
C) monomers are broken up to form polymers; added
D) polymers are joined to form monomers; removed
E) polymers are broken up to form monomers; removed

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In a dehydration reaction, monomers are joined together to form a polymer, and this process involves the removal of water. This is a common way that polymers like proteins and starches are synthesized in nature.

In a Dehydration Reaction, ________