3.1.7 Water Flashcards
1
Q
Water is a ______________ molecule
A
Dipolar
2
Q
Metabolite
A
Condensation and hydrolysis, metabolic reactions
3
Q
Solvent
A
Allows metabolic reactions to occur and transport of substances
4
Q
High specific heat capacity
A
Buffers change in temperature so core body temperature can be maintained
5
Q
Large latent heat of vaporisation
A
Provides cooling effect through evaporation, lots of energy is taken out of the body
6
Q
Cohesion
A
Provides surface tension which supports small organisms and forms continuous columns of water which travel up xylem vessels
