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Question
Which of the following macromolecules does not undergo dehydration synthesis during polymer formation?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Dehydration synthesis (condensation) is the process of linking monomers by removing a water molecule. Proteins, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides are all formed this way. Simple lipids like triglycerides are also formed by dehydration (ester linkage), but other lipids like steroids are not polymers and are not assembled from monomers via dehydration synthesis.
Hint
Steroids have a four-ring structure and are not built from repeating subunits.