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Which statement highlights a unique role of water in a biological system? a.Organisms cannot use it to regulate their body temperature.b. Few organisms can use it as a living environment.c It does not provide structural support to organisms. d It provides organisms a medium to transport materials.

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the answer is correct but the letter is D
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Answer;

D. It provides organisms a medium to transport materials.

Step-by-step explanation;

-Water is the solvent that transports many essential molecules and other particles around the body. These essential molecules include nutrients and waste products from the body's metabolic processes. Particles such as some ions and molecules need to be able to move around biological organisms.

-Other roles of water in a biolgical or living system includes; it acts as an effective biological solvent, a reactant molecule in many biological reactions, a temperature regulator, and a pH buffering agent.

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