water

Question 1

hydrolysis

Answer 1

breaking of polymers into monomers by adding water

Question 1

water is a metabolite

Answer 1

in condensation

Question 2

condensation

Answer 2

making polymers by monomers by removing water

Question 3

water is a solvent

Answer 3

chemical reactions happen faster due to polarity of water

Question 4

water is cohesive so

Answer 4

supports continuous column of water in transpiration stream

Question 5

water has a high latent heat of vaporisation

Answer 5

provides a cooling effect (e.g. sweat)

Question 6

water has a high specific heat capacity

Answer 6

buffers changes in temperature so it’s optimal for enzyme activity

Question 7

Describe the chemical reactions involved in the conversion of polymers to
monomers and monomers to polymers

Answer 7

A condensation reaction joins monomers together and forms a
(chemical) bond and releases water;
2. A hydrolysis reaction breaks a (chemical) bond between
monomers and uses water