Topic 2.2 Flashcards
1
Q
Draw two water molecules
A
H+ H+ . H:O:H
\O-/
2
Q
Describe cohesive properties of water
A
Water transport through the xylem in plants
3
Q
Describe adhesive properties
A
Water transport through the xylem in plants
4
Q
Thermal properties of water
A
Water is a coolant in sweat
5
Q
Solvent properties of water
A
Transports molecules in blood
6
Q
How does glucose travel in blood
A
Dissolves in water
7
Q
How do amino acids travel in blood
A
they are soluble in water
8
Q
How does cholesterol travel in the blood
A
carried by lipoproteins
9
Q
How do fats travel in blood
A
carried by lipoproteins
10
Q
How does oxygen travel in the blood
A
carried by hemoglobin
11
Q
How does sodium chloride travel in blood
A
Dissolves into ions