Question

quiz! a type of enzyme-catalyzed chemical reaction that is very common in biology that involves joining building blocks (monomers) together to build a larger molecule known as a polymer. a. condensation or dehydration synthesis b. hydrolysis c. redox d. oxidation

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Condensation or Dehydration Synthesis is the process where monomers are joined to form polymers, with the removal of a water molecule. This matches the description.
• Option B: Hydrolysis is the breakdown of polymers into monomers by adding water, so it's the opposite.
• Option C: Redox reactions involve electron transfer (oxidation and reduction), not monomer - polymer formation.
• Option D: Oxidation is a type of redox reaction (loss of electrons), not related to monomer - polymer synthesis.

Answer:

A. Condensation or Dehydration Synthesis