Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2.5, Problem 1CC
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How the properties of water contribute to the upward movement of water in a free.
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Water is essential for all living forms including plants, animals, and humans. It is a colorless and tasteless chemical substance found on earth surface. Our earth is surrounded by approximately 70 % of water. Chemically it consists of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen joined by a covalent bond. It is polar in nature as form hydrogen bond with each other. It is amphoteric in nature means it behaves like both acid and base. It is a good solvent. Plant needs water for the preparation of food as it serves as a raw material for photosynthesis.
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Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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