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Monomers are small, individual

molecules that are used to build
larger molecules. Polymers are
large organic molecules that are
built from monomers.
What type of reaction can break a
polymer apart to make
monomers?
A. Oxidation
B. Photosynthetic
C. Hydrolysis

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Answer:

C Hydrolysis

Step-by-step explanation:

A water molecule is added to the middle of the polymer chain and splits it up into 2 molecules. This continues until only monomers exist.

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