Which of the following statements about dehydration synthesis is false?
A)One monomer loses a hydrogen atom, and the other loses a hydroxyl group.
B)H₂O is formed as the monomers are joined.
C)Covalent bonds are formed between the monomers.
D)Animal digestive systems utilize this process to break down food.

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Dehydration synthesis is a process where two smaller molecules are combined by removing a water molecule. Animal digestive systems utilize hydrolysis to break down food into smaller molecules, which is the opposite process of dehydration synthesis.

Which of the Following Statements About Dehydration Synthesis Is False