Question

Cells produce a variety of carbohydrates, including starch, glycogen and cellulose. The monomers of these large compounds are monosaccharides, such as the glucose molecule seen here. Cells assemble carbohydrates through dehydration synthesis, which means a(n) _____________ molecule is removed when the monomers are bonded together.

Answer 1

This basically means that a water molecule is removed when the monomers are bonded together.

Answer 2

Dehydration means removal of water molecule and synthesis means to join. so in this process called Dehyration synthesis when monomers are covelantly bonded a water molecule is removed from them. Each carbohydrate or organic monomer has a hydroxyl group (-OH) on one side and hydrogen group (-H) on the other side.