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BIO NMDCAT Biological Importance of Water
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In a condensation reaction, the removal of a water molecule is essential for the

A. Release of kinetic energy to drive endergonic reactions
B. Formation of covalent bonds between monomers to build polymers
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C. Ionization of amino acids to form zwitterions
D. Denaturation of the tertiary structure of a protein

📝 Explanation

Anabolic polymer synthesis (e.g., peptide bond, glycosidic bond, phosphodiester bond) involves the removal of a water molecule (dehydration synthesis). The hydroxyl group is removed from one monomer and a hydrogen from another, forming water and a new covalent bond.

📖 Additional Information

  • Release of kinetic energy to drive endergonic reactions
  • Formation of covalent bonds between monomers to build polymers
  • Ionization of amino acids to form zwitterions
  • Denaturation of the tertiary structure of a protein

Anabolic polymer synthesis (e.g., peptide bond, glycosidic bond, phosphodiester bond) involves the removal of a water molecule (dehydration synthesis). The hydroxyl group is removed from one monomer and a hydrogen from another, forming water and a new covalent bond.

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