Which of the following statements about the polymerization of macromolecules is false?

A) Often the energy needed for polymerization is supplied by ATP.
B) The polymer chain usually has two different ends.
C) Water is added to join the monomers of the macromolecules.
D) A monomer is usually activated by the coupling of the monomer to a carrier.
E) Macromolecules are synthesized by the stepwise addition of monomers.


C) Water is added to join the monomers of the macromolecules.

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b. 3
c. 4
d. 6
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