A dehydration reaction

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A dehydration reaction is a chemical reaction that involves the loss of a water molecule from the reacting molecule. This reaction is used to form polymers by joining monomers together.

Other choices are incorrect:
A) is a hydrolysis reaction that involves the addition of a water molecule.
B) is a decomposition reaction that breaks down complex molecules into simpler ones.
D) is incorrect as it is the opposite of what happens during a dehydration reaction - glycogen is broken down into glucose monomers by hydrolysis.
E) is incorrect as it is the opposite of what happens during a dehydration reaction - triglycerides are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids by hydrolysis.

A Dehydration Reaction