An important characteristic of urine is its specific gravity or density, which is ________.
A) the same as water
B) slightly higher than water
C) much higher than water
D) less than water

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Urine has a slightly higher specific gravity or density than water due to the presence of solutes such as urea, salts, and other waste products. The specific gravity of urine normally ranges between 1.003-1.030, whereas pure water has a specific gravity of 1.000.

An Important Characteristic of Urine Is Its Specific Gravity or Density