Principles of Biology
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Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
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Chapter 2, Problem 10TY
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Water has many properties which are essential for survival. It is a universal solvent and is a medium in which many of the enzymatic and other biological reactions take place.
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Principles of Biology
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