Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9780078024207
Author: Mariëlle Hoefnagels Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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What occurs when a chemical reaction removes a water molecule from two adjacent monomers.

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A condensation reaction joins monomers to form polymers. When a bond is formed between two monomers a water molecule is also produced. This type of reaction is also called dehydration synthesis.

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