Question

Cells produce a variety of carbohydrates, including starch, glycogen and cellulose. The monomers of these large compounds are monosaccharides, such as the glucose molecule seen here. Cells assemble carbohydrates through dehydration synthesis, which means a(n) _____________ molecule is removed when the monomers are bonded together.
A) water
B) sugar
C) oxygen
D) carbon dioxide

Answer 1

When monosaccharides are joined to form disaccharides or carbohydrates, a water molecule is removed. This is called dehydration synthesis.

Answer 2

The answer is A.

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