Question #516de
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Feb 22, 2018
The high specific heat of water causes it to act as a coolant for the many chemical reactions in the cell.
Explanation:
The cytoplasm is an aqueous solution where many chemical reactions take place. These reactions, like cellular respiration, often generate enough heat to potentially damage the cell; however, the high specific heat of water causes it to absorb this excess heat and act as a coolant to prevent this damage. Just as the coolant in our cars keeps the engine from overheating, so does the water in our cells.
