Question

Name the feature of water which favours that life originated in it.

• A. Water carries both splitting (hydrolytic) and binding (polymerizing) qualities.
• B. Water is in liquid state between 4${}^0$C- 90${}^0$C.
• C. Water protects the organisms from thermal shocks as it has a high latent heat.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

Water is the solvent of life. It was predicted that a large water volume existed on the prebiotic Earth. Water shows polymerization reactions via hydrolysis, that is it carries both splitting and binding qualities. Hence, it carried out various reactions required for origin of life. Water is in liquid state between 4${}^0$C to 90${}^0$C which gives variety in habitats for organisms. Hence, it played the role in life's origin. It also help organisms to survive the thermal shocks as it has high latent heat.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.