A-LevelBiologyBiological molecules9700/12 · May/June 2025 · Q101 Mark
Which property of water enables sweating to be an efficient means of losing heat from the body?
AThe latent heat of vaporisation of water is high.
BThe specific heat capacity of water is high.
CEach water molecule can form a hydrogen bond with four water molecules.
DThe forces of cohesion and adhesion on water molecules are very high.
✓ Correct answer
A: The latent heat of vaporisation of water is high.
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