water Flashcards

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explain five properties that make water important for organisms.

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1) metabolite in condensation + hydrolysis reactions
2) high specific heat capacity : acts as a buffer for sudden temperature change
3) strong cohesion: so produces surface tension supporting small organisms.
4) cohesion: allows water to pass through the xylem as ‘ transpiration stream’.

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