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Cricks Water & Cells
Cricks Identify why water is important to cells
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What percent of a cell is made of water? | 80% |
| How does water help store substances in a cell? | water is a solvent, so many of the things needed by the cell can be dissolved in water |
| How does water help transport substances? | Once dissolved or floating in water, substances can move through the cell membrane. |
| How does water help cells have a rigid structure? | Cytoplasm is 75& water, so the pressure of the water pressing on the membrane makes the membrane firm and rigid. |
| How does water help chemical reactions in the cell? | Water provides a location for chemical reactions to occur, and can provide needed hydrogen and oxygen? |
| How does water help keep the inside of the cell free of waste? | Waste matter is either dissolved in water or is suspended in water and transported out of the cell. |