In the deformation of polymers, the bonds between the oxygen and hydrogen that connected the monomers are broken. What is the name for the process of disassociating the monomers from a polymer, using water as a solvent?

A) catalyzing
B) hydrolysis
C) protein synthesis
D) dehydration synthesis


Answer: B) hydrolysis

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