Biological Molecules 2

Question 1

What five properties make water important for organisms

Answer 1

It is a metabolite
A solvent , so that reactions can occur and substances can be carried around the body
High specific heat capacity , so can buffer change in temperature
Larger latency heat of vaporisation so provides a cooling effect through evaporation
Cohesion of water molecules , so supports water columns in plants , and provide audace tension supporting small animals