Chapter 3 - Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Lipids - 3.1 - Macromolecules Characterize Living Things - 3.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 45: 6

Monomers such as saccharides and amino acids undergo condensation reactions with similar monomers to form polymers. Condensation reactions occur when one side of a molecule interacts with the other side of another molecule, forming a bond and producing a water molecule as the byproduct. For example, amino acids for polymers as the amino group of one amino acid bonds with the carboxyl group of another amino acid, forming a peptide bond as the result.

Monomers such as saccharides and amino acids undergo condensation reactions with similar monomers to form polymers. Condensation reactions occur when one side of a molecule interacts with the other side of another molecule, forming a bond and producing a water molecule as the byproduct. For example, amino acids for polymers as the amino group of one amino acid bonds with the carboxyl group of another amino acid, forming a peptide bond as the result.