Cells make a large number of complex molecules called polymers. These include carbohydrates, such as starch and glycogen, as well as lipids and proteins. Whenever a polymer is produced within the cell, smaller molecules, or monomers, are bonded together in a process called dehydration synthesis.
When cells produce polymers, such as carbohydrates, lipids, or proteins, chemically bonding the monomers together results in the formation of
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A a water molecule at each bonding site.a water molecule at each bonding site.
B strong hydrogen bonds between the monomers.strong hydrogen bonds between the monomers.
C a diatomic oxygen molecule at each bonding site.a diatomic oxygen molecule at each bonding site.
D the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.