Water Is Important to the Interactions of Biological Molecules Because

question 47

Multiple Choice

Water is important to the interactions of biological molecules because it

• A) promotes hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions.
• B) stabilizes temperature.
• C) is an excellent solvent for polar and ionic substances.
• D) has strong cohesive properties.
• E) does all of these.

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