AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
Hydrolysis of a polymer
A.breaks bonds by adding water
B.joins monomers by removing water
C.requires ATP at every step
D.adds a phosphate group
Explanation
Core Concept
Water splits across the bond: H attaches to one monomer, OH to the other. Digestion uses hydrolysis to convert polymers back to monomers.
Correct Answer
Abreaks bonds by adding water
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