The results of dehydration synthesis can be reversed by
A)condensation.
B)hydrolysis.
C)polymerization.
D)the addition of an amino group.

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Dehydration synthesis is the process of joining two molecules together by removing a molecule of water. Hydrolysis is the reverse process, where a molecule of water is added to break apart the bond between two molecules. Therefore, hydrolysis can reverse the results of dehydration synthesis. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because condensation and polymerization are similar processes to dehydration synthesis, and the addition of an amino group does not have any direct connection to reversing dehydration synthesis.

The Results of Dehydration Synthesis Can Be Reversed by