Which of the Following Is an Example of a Dehydration

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a dehydration reaction?

• A) the reaction of two monosaccharides, forming a disaccharide with the release of water
• B) the reaction of two amino acids, forming a peptide bond with the consumption of water
• C) the reaction of a fat with glycerol, forming fatty acids with the release of water
• D) the reaction of a fat, forming glycerol and fatty acids with the release of water

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Gene Pair

Two alleles located at the same position on homologous chromosomes, contributing to a specific trait in an organism.

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