Water is indispensable for life. What properties of water make it useful for all biological processes on the earth?
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Water is regarded as the universal solvent, and it dissolves most compounds causing easy transport and absorption. It majorly forms the protoplast and is the primary element of most cells, thus being a part of their composition. The medium for most transportation is water, and it makes the process faster and easier through various membranes and processes.
Availability of nutrients in water is high, which helps the life of many organisms, such as the presence of oxygen. It helps in regulating temperature and processes like pollination and also helps in the relief of heat and regulation of temperature.