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What is the primary purpose of the dehydration process?
What is the primary purpose of the dehydration process?
- To maintain the balance of water within the system
- To convert molecules into water
- To add water molecules and break down larger molecules
- To remove water molecules and form larger molecules (correct)
What type of reaction is involved in the dehydration process?
What type of reaction is involved in the dehydration process?
- Condensation reaction (correct)
- Reduction reaction
- Oxidation reaction
- Hydrolysis reaction
What functional groups are commonly involved in the dehydration process?
What functional groups are commonly involved in the dehydration process?
- Amino groups (-NH2) and phosphate groups (-PO4)
- Hydroxyl groups (-OH) and carboxyl groups (-COOH) (correct)
- Sulfhydryl groups (-SH) and methyl groups (-CH3)
- Aldehyde groups (-CHO) and ketone groups (C=O)
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