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Monomers are the smaller subunits or building blocks that make up larger molecules called polymers. They can be joined together through chemical reactions to form polymers.
Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating units (monomers). Examples include proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
Dehydration synthesis is the chemical reaction that joins monomers together by removing a water molecule.
Hydrolysis is the reverse of dehydration synthesis. It breaks down polymers into monomers by adding a water molecule.