Question

multiple choice:
when two monosaccharides undergo a dehydration synthesis,
a a starch is formed
b a disaccharide is formed
c two new monosaccharides are formed
d hydrolysis occurs
e a polysaccharide is formed

Explanation:

Dehydration synthesis is a reaction where two molecules combine with the loss of water. Monosaccharides are simple sugars. When two monosaccharides undergo dehydration synthesis, they form a disaccharide. Starch is a polysaccharide formed from many glucose units. Hydrolysis is the opposite of dehydration synthesis (breaking down with water addition). Two new monosaccharides would not form from two monosaccharides in dehydration synthesis. A polysaccharide is formed from more than two monosaccharide units.

Answer:

B. a disaccharide is formed