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when a bond forms between units of a macromolecule a water molecule is lost what is this process called

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This process is called dehydration synthesis
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Answer:

The correct answer will be dehydration synthesis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Dehydration reaction is the formation of larger molecules by the removal or loss of water molecule. It is a subset of condensation reactions in which two functional groups combine to form a covalent bond releasing water molecule as by-product.

This reaction is found in synthesis of many biological molecules like carbohydrates, proteins, triglycerides and nucleotides. as well as in industries like the formation of the alkenes which are used as base chemicals are formed by the dehydration of alcohols.

Thus, dehydration synthesis is the correct answer.

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