What is a dehydration reaction ?

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E
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Chapter6: Basic Clinical Chemistry
Section6.7: Electrolytes
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What is a dehydration reaction ?

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Description of a dehydration reaction.

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A dehydration reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which two molecules covalently bond to each other with the removal or loss of water from the reactants. It is the main process involved in the formation of the polymers of biomolecules by the combination of monomers with each other through covalent bonds and releasing a molecule of water.

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