transitive verb. : to decompose (macromolecules) into simpler compounds (such as monomers)

What happens during depolymerization?

Depolymerization is the process or act of breaking down a polymer into its monomeric components. ... One of these changes is the breaking of the bonds that link its monomeric constituents. The breakage of bonds may occur at random positions or at the ends of a chain.

What is depolymerization of DNA?

Depolymerization (or depolymerisation) is the process of converting a polymer into a monomer or a mixture of monomers. This process is driven by an increase in entropy.