Which of the following reactions is an example of dehydration synthesis?
A) Cellulose → glucose
B) Peptide → alanine + glycine
C) Fat → fatty acids + glycerol
D) Glucose + galactose → lactose
E) Glycogen → glucose subunits

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Dehydration synthesis is a chemical reaction that involves the combination of molecules to form a larger molecule with the removal of water. In option D, glucose and galactose combine to form lactose, a disaccharide, through a dehydration synthesis reaction, where a water molecule is removed during the process.

Which of the Following Reactions Is an Example of Dehydration