In a Dehydration Reaction, ________

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 To synthesize any type of biological molecule, an -H atom and an -OH group are removed. It is called a dehydration reaction because the equivalent of water is removed as the reaction occurs.