Water is essential for all living organisms because

It is a universal solvent

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Protoplasm of the cell is nothing but water

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It is the medium through which solutes are transported

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is D
All of these

Water is essential for physiological activities of living organisms. $85 - 90 %$ of water is present in protoplasm. Inorganic and organic solutes are transported along with water as it can act as a stable buffer to maintain optimum ph for ionic balance in plant cell.

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Study the following statements about ozone:
(a) It is essential for breathing of living organisms.
(b) It is used to disinfect water.
(c) It absorbs ultraviolet rays
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