AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

THE ORIGIN OF LIFE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The following equation is an example of ____ C5H12 + C3H7OH
A
Dehydration Synthesis
B
Hydrolysis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Formation of maltose is an example of a dehydration synthesis reaction. Two alpha-glucose units form a glycosidic linkage with elimination of water molecules to form one maltose molecule.

Detailed explanation-2: -The general equation for alkene formation via dehydration is: RC−OH+Acid

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