In dehydration synthesis of a carbohydrate,
A)larger molecules are broken down into smaller ones.
B)monosaccharides are joined.
C)water molecules bond to monosaccharide molecules.
D)the molecule is broken down into carbon dioxide and water.

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Dehydration synthesis is the process of combining two molecules by removing a water molecule. In the case of carbohydrates, monosaccharides (simple sugars) can be joined to form larger, more complex carbohydrates such as disaccharides or polysaccharides. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe dehydration synthesis of carbohydrates.

In Dehydration Synthesis of a Carbohydrate