Question

figure 1. formation of a carbohydrate polymer monomer 1 oh + monomer 2 ho h₂o polymer which of the following best describes how the carbohydrate polymer is being built in figure 1? a a water molecule is added to form a hydrogen bond between two monomers. b a water molecule is added to form a covalent bond between two monomers. c a water molecule is removed to form a hydrogen bond between two monomers.

Explanation:

Polymers are formed from monomers through dehydration synthesis (also called condensation reaction), where a water molecule is removed and a covalent bond is formed between monomers. In the case of carbohydrate polymers, this is how they are built. Hydrogen bonds do not form during the polymerization process to link monomers covalently.

Answer:

C. A water molecule is removed to form a covalent bond between two monomers.