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What happens when a water molecule is added to a macromolecule? What is the name of this reaction?

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The monomers combine with each other via covalent bonds to form larger molecules known as polymers. In doing so, monomers release water molecules as byproducts. This type of reaction is known as dehydration synthesis, which means “to put together while losing water.

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