The building of a large organic molecule from small subunits involves multiple ________.

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Building a large organic molecule involves dehydration synthesis reactions, which join small subunits together and release water as a byproduct. Hydrolysis reactions involve breaking down large molecules into smaller ones using water, so they are not involved in building large molecules from small subunits. Osmotic reactions refer to the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane and are not related to building organic molecules. Hydrosynthetic reactions are not a recognized scientific term.

The Building of a Large Organic Molecule from Small Subunits