What are three important functions of water in the cell?

Answer 1

Water is the reaction medium in which the biochemical processes in the cell takes place. This medium is called cytoplasm, and is basically water with cell contents, for example protein and amino acids.

Water also takes part in most of the biochemical reactions.

Water content in a cell is controlled by osmosis, where water leaves the cell if the concentration of a particular solute is higher on the outside of the cell membrane than on the inside (cell is said to be in a hypertonic environment

if the solute cons. is higher in the cell than outside, water will enter the cell (cell is said to be in a hypotonic environment

if the solute cons. is the same on both sides of the membrane (inside and outside of the cell, that is), the net water movement is zero, thus water moves out of the cell just as much as it moves into it. the cell is now isotonic to its environment.

loss of water turns the cell flaccid. a plant cell may loosen from its outer cell wall, rupturing the cell. too much water turns the cell turbid, and it may 'pop

without water there would not be a cell. the cell membrane, which is made from lipids (fatty acids) would not have aggregated into the sphere that encloses its cell content, and without water enzymatic reactions could not occur (the enzymes themselves rely on water to take up the correct conformation which is crucial to its function). also, without water there could be no electron transport chain or proton motive force, for energy (ATP) production. in short: no water = no cell.

Answer 2

For function. The lipids are a tiny molecule that make up membranes, cells, oils, and fats. The heads are attracted to water and need it to survive.

also, WATER IS NEEDED FOR ALL HUMAN FUNCTIONS

Answer 3

there is actually only one reason water is needed. water is needed for a cell to obtain energy

Answer 4

The cell needs water because that's what it's partially composed of; the cytoplasm is almost entirely water.

Answer 5

To perform life Fuctions and have energy to move your body to do anything functions you need

Answer 6

these are th ethrer inportan water in a cell

1. so you can drink