All are biological importance of water, EXCEPT:
Correct answer: D. Water expands at high temperature
- A. Polar molecule
- B. Universal solvent
- C. High specific heat and high heat of vaporization
- D. Water expands at high temperature
Explanation
Water has a unique property, as it expands when temperature falls below 4°C (39°F). Water is most heavy at 4°C ,therefore ice (solid water) is less dense than liquid water and this is the reason that ice floats in liquid water. Water body freezes on the surface at low temperature. Water has a high surface tension. In living cells this feature of surface tension allows a thin film of water to cover membranes and to keep them moist.
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