Flashcard 20 - Science Flashcard Set for the NLN NEX

dehydration synthesis

Dehydration synthesis, also known as condensation reaction, orchestrates the linkage of monomers into extensive organic molecules known as polymers. This chemical process involves the removal of water molecules to forge covalent bonds between monomers, resulting in the formation of complex structures like starch and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Dehydration synthesis is pivotal in the synthesis of diverse biological macromolecules.