The Reason Water Is Polar Is Because

question 50

Multiple Choice

The reason water is polar is because

• A)in polar molecules atoms share electrons evenly.
• B)the oxygen atom is larger than the hydrogen atom.
• C)hydrophilic molecules interact with water.
• D)hydrophobic molecules do not interact with water.
• E)there is a transfer of electrons from the hydrogen to the oxygen.

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Definitions:

Endodermis

The innermost layer of cells in the cortex of plants, regulating the transfer of water and nutrients from the soil.

Turgor Pressure

The pressure of water pushing the plasma membrane against the cell wall of a plant cell, crucial for maintaining the cell's rigidity.

Cohesion

The ability of water molecules to cling to each other due to the process of hydrogen bonding.

Negative Pressure Potential

A force that contributes to the movement of water in plants, created by the evaporation of water from the stomata, resulting in a suction effect.