A process by which cells break polymers down into smaller units is:

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Hydrolysis is the process by which larger molecules are broken down into smaller molecules with the addition of water. This is the process by which polymers, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids, are broken down into their smaller monomer units. Condensation is the opposite process in which smaller molecules are joined together to form larger molecules and does not apply to this context. Reproduction is unrelated to this process.

A Process by Which Cells Break Polymers Down into Smaller