water is the universal what?
solvent
define hydrophilic
A hydrophilic substance has an affinity for water. It is considering water "loving". Usually, this dissolves easily in water.
give an example of adhesion
capillary action
straw
stems of plants
name the 6 elements needed for life
The six elements necessary for life are C - carbon, H- hydrogen, O- oxygen, N- nitrogen, P- phosphorus, and lastly S- sulfur. (C,H,O,N,P,S)
solute + solvent
define solute
Solute is the substance of what is being dissolved
define cohesion and tell me what it causes
Cohesion is the attraction of water molecules of the same substance, like water. The tendency of molecules of the SAME kind stick together. It causes high surface tension
The levels of organization that make up an organism, starting with atom and ending with organism.
The levels of organization that make up an organism is:
1. Atoms.
2. Molecules.
3. Cells.
4. Tissues.
5. Organs + systems.
6. Organism.