Why is water essential to living things?

Question

A. Water is essential because it is an inorganic compound.
B. Water is essential because it contains hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
C. Water is essential to many of the chemical reactions that occur in the body.
D. Water is essential because, without it, people would have no fish to eat, and they could not get the protein that they need.

Answer 1

C. Water is essential to many of the chemical reactions that occur in the body.