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Must be written in complete sentences Must be grammatically and factually accura

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Question

Must be written in complete sentences

Must be grammatically and factually accurate

9-11 sentences

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Water is essential to all living things (a) Discuss THREE properties of water (b) Explain each of the following in terms of the properties of water. You are not limited to the three properties discussed in part (a): the role of water as a medium for the metabolic processes of cells the ability of water to moderate temperature within living organisms and in organisms' environments the movement of water from the roots to the leaves of plants

Explanation / Answer

water is a substance that is in great abundance on this planet. not only because we use it as for drinking purpose as well for other household works, it has some anamolous properties

i) water is universal solvent

due to hydrogen bonding between the molecules of water, it allows polar and ionic substance to dissolve in it. water act as a disolver o various substrate in cytoplasm.

ii) water is adhesive and cohesive

water stick to things due to its adhesive nature and since water molecules have attraction between them they have cohesive nature.

iii) water is rich in certain minerals

water not only provide hydration to body but also provide certain micro minerals which are necessary for the metabolism of body.

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