Are polysaccharides, proteins, and triglycerides all formed by condensation reactions?

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Meave60
Jun 27, 2015

Yes, they are all formed by condensation reactions, also known as dehydration syntheses, in which the removal of a water molecule between the biomolecules allows for the formation of a bond between the biomolecules.

Explanation:

GLYCOSIDIC BOND

![http://chemistry.tutorvista.com/organic-chemistry/http://glycosidic-linkage.html](https://useruploads.socratic.org/AyxeqISrTjCxutJ9Fcxa_glycosidic-linkage.png)

PEPTIDE BOND

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ESTER BOND
![https://kimberlybiochemist.wordpress.com/category/lipids-2/](useruploads.socratic.org)

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