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Amino acids are joined by dehydration synthesis to form long chains or polymers. In which part of the cell does this process take place?

A) Nucleus
B) Mitochondria
C) Ribosomes
D) Endoplasmic reticulum

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Final answer:

Polypeptides are formed by joining amino acids in ribosomes through dehydration synthesis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The process of joining amino acids through dehydration synthesis to form long chains or polymers takes place in the ribosomes of a cell.

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, which involves the decoding of mRNA into a polypeptide product. Ribosomes catalyze the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids, resulting in the formation of polypeptides.

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