BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements about DEHYDRATION is false:
A
Dehydration is not common
B
Dehydration can be life threatening
C
None of these
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1. Myth: If You’re Thirsty, You’re Already Dehydrated. There is some truth to this widely repeated statement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dehydration reaction results in the formation of a covalent bond. Therefore, it is a type of condensation reaction. Thus, water is a common byproduct of condensation reactions in biological systems. A common example of dehydration reactions is the formation of ethers from the condensation of alcohols.

Detailed explanation-3: -A condition that occurs when the body loses too much water and other fluids that it needs to work normally. Dehydration is usually caused by severe diarrhea and vomiting, but it may also be caused by not drinking enough water or other fluids, sweating too much, fever, urinating too much, or taking certain medicines.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dehydration happens when you don’t drink enough water, or when you lose water quickly through, for example, sweating, vomiting and/or diarrhea.

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