What is the chemical reaction mechanism by which cells make polymers from monomers?
Correct answer: A. Dehydration reaction
- A. Dehydration reaction
- B. Formation of disulphide bridges
- C. Ionic bonding of monomers
- D. Hydrolysis
Explanation
Monomers polymerize to form long chains called polymers. They undergo condensation reactions in which there may be loss of a water molecule (dehydration) or any other small molecule, or addition reactions that involve breaking of double bonds (as in the case of polymerization of ethene to form polythene).Amino acids and monosaccharides polymerize through dehydration synthesis to form polypeptides and polysaccharides respectively.
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