B3.01 Water in Organisms

Question 1

What are the chemical reactions called inside every living organism?

Answer 1

Metabolism

Question 2

When will metabolic reactions take place?

Answer 2

Metabolic reactions take place only if the reacting chemicals are dissolved in water

Question 3

Why is water important to living organisms(e.g)?

Answer 3

• Reactions need water, because the chemical dissolve in water, so if cells dry out and have no water, reactions stop and the cell died

Question 4

Functions of water in the body

Answer 4

+ removal of waste substances in urine
+ Cooling mechanism
+ transport in blood