Asked by Melody Ghorbani on Jul 07, 2024
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chemical reaction produces monomers from polymers
A) hydrolysis
B) condensation
Hydrolysis
A chemical process that splits molecules by adding water, commonly involved in breaking down polymers into monomers.
Monomers
Small, single molecules that can join with other similar molecules to form polymers through chemical reactions.
- Discern the different types of chemical reactions associated with polymer formation and the degradation of biological substances.
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Qassem MohmmadJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction that breaks down polymers into smaller units known as monomers through the addition of water molecules.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the different types of chemical reactions associated with polymer formation and the degradation of biological substances.