The process of breaking down a larger molecule, called a ploymer, into its monomets is called what

hydrolysis

Explanation: Monomers are assembled into polymers through a process called dehydration synthesis. Polymers are broken down into monomers through a process called hydrolysis (hydro = water, lyse = to break). ... Polymers are large molecules made up of smaller molecules, referred to as monomers.

i would have to say autosomal