Organisms And Populations Ques 73
73. The high boiling point of water is advantageous to living organisms because
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(a) the environment seldom reaches the boiling point of water
(b) organisms can easily evaporate enough water to keep themselves cool
(c) it allows organisms to spread heat evenly throughout their bodies
(d) organisms can absorb a great deal of heat before they reach the boiling point from external sources and population
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Answer : b
Hints & Solutions
(b) This is one of the reasons for organisms maintaining homeostasis (constant body temperature).
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