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The chemical process by which a molecule of water is removed from the reactants to join the reactants together.

Dehydration synthesis takes place when the monomers of organic compounds join together by a chemical reaction to make polymers. Hydrolysis its the opposite reaction of breaking up polymers and is accomplished also by chemical reaction.

"The joining of two molecules associated with the removal of a water molecule" -Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology 7th ed.

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A synthesis is the formation of bonds by removing water?

A synthesis is a chemical reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a more complex product. It does not necessarily involve removing water. Water can be produced as a byproduct in some synthesis reactions, but the general definition of synthesis does not refer to the removal of water.


Why are hydrogen and hydroxyl removed during dehydration synthesis?

dehydration synthesis involves the removal of water which is favorable because water is a samll stable molecule. Hydrogen and Hydroxyl make water so these are the species removed. Most simply dehydration=removal of water. H + OH leave the reaction as water.


How do you reverse dehydration synthesis?

Dehydration synthesis cannot be reversed directly. To break down the molecules formed during dehydration synthesis, a hydrolysis reaction is required. This involves adding water to break the bonds between the molecules and return them to their original components.


Why is condensation reactions referred to as dehydration synthesis?

if a condensation reaction involves loss of water, ONLY then it is known to a dehydration. however, there are reactions which may involve loss of carbon dioxide or ammonia, and are then not considered to be dehydration


What is the Reverse of dehydration synthesis?

The reverse of dehydration synthesis is hydrolysis, a chemical reaction that breaks down molecules by adding water. In hydrolysis, a water molecule is split into a hydrogen ion and a hydroxide ion, which are added to the molecule being broken down.

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A synthesis is the formation of bonds by removing water?

A synthesis is a chemical reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a more complex product. It does not necessarily involve removing water. Water can be produced as a byproduct in some synthesis reactions, but the general definition of synthesis does not refer to the removal of water.


How are synthesis in a tiger effected by water?

SYNTHESIS EFFECTS A TIGER BY WHEN THERE IS ANY KIND OF MOVING OBJECT IN THE WATER.


What type of molecule is removed during dehydration synthesis?

Water molecule is removed during dehydration synthesis.


What is removed in dehydration synthesis What kind of bond is made by dehydration synthesis How do you break apart this bond?

Water is removed during dehydration synthesis. A covalent bond is produced by dehydration synthesis. Hydrolysis, the addition of water, can break apart this bond.


Is water release in dehydration synthesis?

yes cause of reaction between oxygen and hydrogen


Write the dehydration synthesis equation for lactose and melibiose in words?

The dehydration synthesis equation for lactose is: glucose + galactose -> lactose + water. The dehydration synthesis equation for melibiose is: glucose + galactose -> melibiose + water.


What does synthesis mean in a chemical equation?

To synthesize means to blend into one substance. Most commonly a solution. A synthesis is the result of synthesizing 2 or more substances. Salt water would be the synthesis of water and salt.


What is the word equation for the synthesis of a fat?

The word equation for the synthesis of a fat is: glycerol + fatty acids = fat + water.


Dehydration synthesis forms what macromolecule?

Removal of water (dehydration synthesis is used in forming lipids, polysaccharides, proteins, and nucleic acids.


Does d ehydration synthesis results in the formation of water in the synthesis of carbohydrates and proteins but not in lipids?

aparently you have the same science paper... it does.


Is an example of dehydration synthesis?

An example of dehydration synthesis would be two monosaccharide's joining together. For example, glucose and fructose. Another word for synthesis is combination.


What type of chemical reaction occurs when polymer apart by water?

Dehydration synthesis, also called condensation, is the type of reaction that builds polymers by removing water.