BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

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BIOLOGY

PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The statements are about the properties of water. 1 ability to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules 2 less dense when frozen 3 able to hold a lot of heat What allows a small insect to rest on the surface of a pond?
A
A 1 and 2
B
B 2 and 3
C
C 1 only
D
D 2 only
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Due to the extensive hydrogen bonding, water has some emergent properties that impact life on Earth in many ways. These include: Cohesion, Adhesion, High surface tension, High specific heat, High Heat of vaporization, and the fact that ice floats (Ice is less dense as a solid than liquid water).

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The four unique properties of water that make it unique are high specific heat, high polarity, adhesion cohesion, and a lower density as a solid. Water having a high specific heat allows it to absorb heat energy without a subsequent change in temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -The properties of water include cohesion, adhesion, capillary action, surface tension, the ability to dissolve many substances, and high specific heat.

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