Properties of water

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Biology Mind Map on Properties of water, created by niamhmoynagh on 21/04/2013.
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Properties of water
  1. Slow to heat up and Cool down ( fairly steady temp )
    1. helps to keep a contant rate of metabolism
    2. Good absorber of energy
      1. absorbs heat as it evaporates- cools animals + plants
      2. Moves easily through cell walls and membranes
        1. Contributes to cell shape
          1. think of a drooping plant w/o water
          2. strong adhesive (sticking to other things) and cohesive ( sticking to each other) properties
            1. Good solvent
              1. Medium for metabolism
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