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Early in the course we spent time talking about carbohydrates,proteins, nucleic acids and lipids. All of these are synthesizedthrough condensation reactions.

A. What is a condensation reaction?

B. Why do condensation reactions require energy? Use conceptssuch as potential energy and entropy in your answer.

C. Describe the link between spontaneous/nonspontaneousreactions and energy.

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A A condensation reaction is a class of organic addition reaction in which a complex molecule is formed from its simpler subunits and water is released as a byproduct Because of release of water this reaction got its name it is also known as dehydration reaction Synthesiz of major biological macromolecules such as carbohydrates proteins fatty acids and nucleic acids are the result of condensation reactions All these    See Answer
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