The Chemistry of Life: Importance of Water in Biology

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Water is not important for living organisms

False

Life began in water and evolved there for 3 billion years before spreading to land

True

Our bodies do not need water to carry out basic functions like digestion, excretion, respiration, and circulation

False

Water makes up over 60% of the whole human body

True

Water is not vital to microorganisms

False

What percentage of the whole human body is water?

80%

Which process combines smaller molecules and requires energy?

Anabolism

What is the chemical formula of water?

H2O

Which process involves the formation of oxygen and organic compounds from water and carbon dioxide?

Photosynthesis

What is the biological significance of water in living organisms?

It is essential for metabolic processes

Explore the significance of water in the biological processes of living organisms, the role of water in the evolution of life, and its essential functions in the human body.

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