Question

2 which statement best describes how amino acids become polymers?
a water is added as amino acids link to form proteins.
b water is released as amino acids break apart to form proteins.
c peptide bonds link amino acids together as proteins form.
d peptide bonds break between amino acids as proteins form.

Explanation:

Amino acids form polymers (proteins) through peptide bonds. When amino acids link, a dehydration synthesis reaction occurs (water is released, not added), and peptide bonds are formed (not broken). Option A is wrong as water is released, not added. Option B is wrong as amino acids link, not break apart. Option D is wrong as peptide bonds form, not break.

Answer:

C. Peptide bonds link amino acids together as proteins form.