10 Questions
What is the most abundant substance in living systems?
Water
What is the role of water in transporting nutrients and oxygen into cells?
It facilitates the transport process
What is the geometric shape of water molecules?
Tetrahedral
What type of bond is formed between water molecules?
Hydrogen bond
What is the consequence of the directional nature of hydrogen bonds in water?
Creation of unique properties like surface tension and capillary action
Which atom within a water molecule carries a slightly negative charge?
Oxygen
What is the role of water in regulating body temperature?
It helps to maintain a constant body temperature
What is the primary function of hydrogen bonds between water molecules?
To stabilize the molecular structure
What term describes the disorganized and continuous motion of water molecules?
Flickering clusters
What property makes hydrogen bonds between water molecules short-lived?
Low bond energy
Discover the crucial role of water in biological processes with this quiz. Learn about its functions in transporting nutrients, regulating body temperature, as a universal solvent, a medium for metabolic reactions, and as a structural component of macromolecules.
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