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Lab: Calorimetry and Specific Heat — Unit test

Question 2 • Chemistry A.1 - F26 - Jacob Metsker

Which statement highlights a unique role of water in a biological system?

Answer
A
Organisms cannot use it to regulate their body temperature.
B
Few organisms can use it as a living environment.
C
It does not provide structural support to organisms.
D
It provides organisms a medium to transport materials.

Explanation

Water dissolves many substances and can flow through organisms, allowing nutrients, gases, and wastes to be transported. Therefore, “It provides organisms a medium to transport materials” describes a unique biological role of water. The other statements are incorrect: organisms use water to regulate temperature, many organisms live in water, and water can provide structural support in some organisms.

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