Due to its high heat of vaporization water plays important role in living organism as:
Correct answer: B. Cooling agent
- A. Being an excellent solvent
- B. Cooling agent
- C. Membrane stabilizer
- D. Thermal shock resistor
Explanation
Due to its high heat capacity, water is used by warm blooded animals to more evenly disperse heat in their bodies; it acts in a similar manner to a car's cooling system, transporting heat from warm places to cool places, causing the body to maintain a more even temperature.
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