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Monomers and polymers how do they affect the molecules that organisms are made of?

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The monomers combine with each other using covalent bonds to form larger molecules known as polymers. In doing so, monomers release water molecules as byproducts. This type of reaction is known as dehydration synthesis, which means “to put together while losing water.” ... In the process, a water molecule is formed.

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