How many molecules of water are needed to completely hydrolyze a polymer that is 11 monomers long? The Structure and Function of Large Biological Molecules How many molecules of water are needed to completely hydrolyze a polymer that is 11 monomers long? A) 12 B) 11 C) 10 D) 9 E) 8 Answer: C Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+