Terrestrial life is carbon-based and requires ________ as its solvent.
A) carbon
B) DNA
C) hydrogen
D) liquid water

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Liquid water is essential as a solvent for the chemical reactions and processes of life on Earth. Carbon-based molecules, including DNA, can only function within the aqueous environment provided by liquid water. While carbon and hydrogen are important elements in organic molecules, they alone cannot serve as solvents for life as we know it.

Terrestrial Life Is Carbon-Based and Requires ________ as Its Solvent