Question

1. complete the following diagram at right using the following terms: dehydration, reaction, and hydrolysis.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand polymer - monomer conversion

Polymers are made from monomers through a dehydration reaction. Monomers join together with the loss of a water molecule.

Step2: Identify reverse process

The breakdown of polymers into monomers occurs through hydrolysis, which uses water to break the bonds.

Step3: Fill the diagram

The arrow from monomers to polymers is a dehydration reaction. The arrow from polymers to monomers is hydrolysis.

Answer:

A: Dehydration reaction
B: Hydrolysis