Reactions that remove the equivalent of a water molecule when subunits are joined to make a larger molecule are called
____ reactions.
a. equilibrium
b. hydration
c. hydrolysis
d. redox
e. dehydration synthesis
ANSWER: e
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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