Water is a universal solvent for what reactions?
Correct answer: A. Biochemical
- A. Biochemical
- B. Chemical
- C. Physical
- D. Nuclear
Explanation
Water dissolves many ionic and polar substances and provides the medium in which most biochemical reactions occur. This is why it is commonly called the universal solvent in biological systems.
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