NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is cohesion?
A
water molecules sticking to other water molecules
B
water molecules sticking to different molecules
C
when you dissolve a substance in a solution
D
when molecules become chemically combined
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the case of water, hydrogen bonds form between neighboring hydrogen and oxygen atoms of adjacent water molecules. The attraction between individual water molecules creates a bond known as a hydrogen bond.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cohesion: Hydrogen Bonds Make Water Sticky The property of cohesion describes the ability of water molecules to be attracted to other water molecules, which allows water to be a “sticky” liquid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cohesion: Water is attracted to water, and Adhesion: Water is attracted to other substances.

Detailed explanation-4: -cohesion. The property of mutual attraction between similar molecules is called cohesion. This is responsible for the water molecules sticking together which aids in the ascent of sap.

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