10 Questions
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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