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Describe how hydrogen bonds form between water molecules and explain how the following properties of water are important in living organisms: solvent action, high specific heat capacity, and high latent heat of vaporisation.
CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Biological molecules
Biological molecules: describe question
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5 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 5 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Describe means: Say what happens or what something is like, in order and with detail. You are not being asked why. If there is data, quote it: name the trend, then give figures with units at the points where it changes.
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