Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
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The Fitness of Water. For each of these statements about water, decide whether the statement is true and describes a property that makes water a desirable component of cells (T); is true but describes a property that has no bearing on water as a cellular constituent (X); or is false (F). For each true statement, indicate a possible benefit to living organisms.
(a) Water is a polar molecule and hence an excellent solvent for polar compounds.
(b) Water can be formed by the reduction of molecular oxygen (O2).
(c) The density of water is less than the density of ice.
(d) The molecules of liquid water are extensively hydrogen-bonded to one another.
(e) Water is odorless and tasteless.
(f) Water has a high specific heat.
(g) Water has a high heat of vaporization.
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