Water Is Important to the Interactions of Biological Molecules Because

question 32

Multiple Choice

Water is important to the interactions of biological molecules because it ____.

• A) ​is a good buffer
• B) ​destabilizes temperature
• C) ​is a poor solvent for polar and ionic substances
• D) ​has weak cohesive properties
• E) ​promotes hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions

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Definitions:

Resistance

The opposition to flow or movement, often encountered in physics, physiology, and various types of materials.

Thoroughfare Channels

Specialized vascular passages in the microcirculation, enabling blood flow from arterioles to venules and bypassing capillary beds.

Fenestrae

Small openings or pores in the endothelial cells of capillaries that allow for the exchange of substances between blood vessels and tissues.

Capillary Beds

Networks of capillaries functioning together to exchange gases, nutrients, and wastes between blood and tissues.