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Which of the following is not a function of water in cell?

A

It provides energy for chemical reaction

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It acts as a solvent

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It provides a medium for chemical reaction

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It releases hydrogen ions on ionisation

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Solution

The correct option is D It provides energy for chemical reaction
Water is essential in a living cell because it acts as a solvent, provides medium for chemical reaction, almost all living cells require water for proper functioning, but it does not provide energy for the chemical reaction.
So, the correct option is 'It provides energy for chemical reaction'.

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