Macromolecules are broken down to monomers in ________
A)anabolic reactions.
B)hydrolysis reactions.
C)denaturation reactions.
D)dehydration reactions.

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Macromolecules are broken down to monomers in hydrolysis reactions, where water is added to break the bonds between monomers in a polymer. This is the opposite of dehydration synthesis reactions, where water is removed to form bonds between monomers in a polymer. Anabolic reactions involve the building up of larger molecules from smaller ones, while denaturation reactions involve the unfolding and loss of function of proteins due to environmental changes such as heat or pH.

Macromolecules Are Broken Down to Monomers in ________