The Reverse of a Dehydration Synthesis Reaction is A(n) ________

Question

The reverse of a dehydration synthesis reaction is a(n) ________ reaction.
A) anabolic
B) exchange
C) hydrolytic
D) endothermic
E) metabolic

Accepted Answer

A dehydration synthesis reaction involves the removal of a water molecule to create a new covalent bond. The reverse of this reaction is called a hydrolytic reaction, which involves the addition of a water molecule to break a covalent bond. Choice A (anabolic) refers to building up molecules and is not necessarily related to water. Choice B (exchange) refers to the swapping of functional groups and does not involve water. Choice D (endothermic) refers to reactions that absorb heat, which is not necessarily related to water. Choice E (metabolic) refers to all chemical reactions in living organisms and does not specify the involvement of water.