Because water _______, it is ideal as the most abundant molecule in cells.

a. has low heat of vaporization
b. is a polar molecule that can form hydrogen bonds with itself and with other polar molecules
c. dissolves nonpolar molecules
d. expands when it freezes


Ans: b. is a polar molecule that can form hydrogen bonds with itself and with other polar molecules

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

Which molecule is not a carbohydrate?

a. Lipid b. Glycogen c. Starch d. Cellulose

Biology & Microbiology

An organism that invests more energy in reproduction will likely ______________.

a. live longer b. die earlier c. be unaffected by this decision d. I don't know the answer

Biology & Microbiology

What cells do not divide regularly but can be stimulated to divide when necessary?

a. Nondividing b. Mast c. Mitotic d. Facultative mitotic

Biology & Microbiology

Anaphylaxis is the term for reactions caused when certain antigens combine with

A) IgE antibodies. B) macrophages. C) IgG antibodies. D) complement. E) histamine.

Biology & Microbiology