Nucleic Acids, Proteins, and Complex Carbohydrates are All Produced By

Question

Nucleic acids, proteins, and complex carbohydrates are all produced by
A) hydrolytic reactions.
B) dehydration synthesis.
C) exchange reactions.
D) hydrogen bonding.
E) catabolic reactions.

Accepted Answer

Nucleic acids, proteins, and complex carbohydrates are all produced by dehydration synthesis reactions, which join smaller subunits together to form larger molecules by removing water molecules. Hydrolytic reactions break down larger molecules into smaller subunits by adding water molecules. Exchange reactions involve the exchange of atoms or groups of atoms between molecules. Hydrogen bonding is a type of chemical bonding that occurs between molecules containing hydrogen and electronegative atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen. Catabolic reactions involve the breakdown of larger molecules into smaller subunits to release energy.