Question

Polysaccharides, triacylglycerides, and proteins are similar in that they

A) are synthesized from subunits by dehydration reactions.
B) are synthesized as a result of peptide bond formation between monomers.
C) all contain nitrogen in their monomer building blocks.
D) are synthesized from monomers by the process of hydrolysis.
E) are decomposed into their subunits by dehydration reactions."

Answer 1

Polysaccharides, triacylglycerides, and proteins are similar in that they are synthesized from subunits by dehydration reactions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Polysaccharides, triacylglycerides, and proteins are similar in that they are synthesized from subunits by dehydration reactions. In a dehydration reaction, water is removed as two monomers are joined together. Polysaccharides, such as starch and cellulose, are formed by linking monosaccharide monomers together through dehydration reactions. Triacylglycerides, also known as fats, are formed by joining three fatty acids and a glycerol molecule through dehydration reactions. Proteins are formed by joining amino acid monomers with peptide bonds through dehydration reactions. Therefore, all three types of macromolecules are synthesized through dehydration reactions from their respective subunits.