Question

multiple - choice question
why is it so important that water is a universal solvent?
because it will stick to other chemicals
because it will float on the surface of the water
because water will dissolve important nutrients and chemicals

Explanation:

Water being a universal solvent means it can dissolve a wide - range of substances. This is crucial for life processes as it can dissolve important nutrients and chemicals needed for biological functions. Sticking to other chemicals is adhesion, not the main importance of being a universal solvent. Floating on water surface is related to density and surface - tension, not solubility.

Answer:

Because water will dissolve important nutrients and chemicals