Question

Life is sustainable with water only because

• A. It makes 90% of the protoplasm
• B. Translocation of nutrients inside the body occurs wiith the help of water
• C. Water loss in form of sweating helps to maintain body temperature
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of these

Protoplasm is the material comprising the living contents of a cell. It consists of 70- 90% water along with the minerals, sugars, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, etc. The translocation of nutrients inside the body occurs viz. blood which also major consists of water. In an environment with excessive heat, water loss in the form of sweating keeps the body cool. Thus, water maintains body temperature.

So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.