Question

Earth has an abundant supply of water and it is essential for human beings to live. More than half of an adult body mass is water. One of the important places water is found is in blood. Blood transports nutrients like glucose throughout the body. What property of water is most important in allowing glucose to be dissolved in blood?
A.
Water is able to moderate temperature well.
B.
Water expands as it freezes.
C.
Water is an excellent solvent.
D.
Water exhibits cohesive behavior.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is C.  Water is an excellent solvent.

Explanation:

Plasma can be described as blood which is made up of 92% water. The basic role that water plays in the plasma is of a solvent. It readily dissolves substances in it and transports them. Hence. option C is correct.

Option A cannot e considered because moderation of temperature won't fulfil the task of the blood i.e transportation.

Option B cannot be considered because expansion or compression of water are not such factors which help in blood transportation.