Dehydration Synthesis & Hydrolysis Worksheet

1. As growth occurs in the body, new substances must be synthesized. For example,
muscles get larger, and amino acids that are eaten must be converted into muscle
proteins such as actin and myosin. Which of the chemical processes described during
class causes monomers to be joined together to form polymers like proteins?

2. What type of chemical reaction is involved in the breakdown of polymers consumed

during a meal into smaller monomers?

3. Describe how water is created during the process of dehydration synthesis.

4. Explain the difference between sucrase and sucrose synthase.

5. Define the terms peptide and dipeptide.

6. Use the following terms in a sentence: dehydration synthesis, hydrolysis, exergonic,

endergonic, and digestion :