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First, it is the major component of the plant cells, almost 70% of the plant cell is

composed
of water.
Second, it is an excellent solvent for the uptake and transport of all materials within
the plant body.
Third, it is a good medium for biochemical reactions and it could react in many
biochemical
reactions per se.
Fourth, it stabilizes the temperature of the plant body, as mentioned earlier.
And fifth, it provides structural support by the turgor pressure, specifically the one that
you can find in the leaves of the plants.
And sixth, it plays a vital role during the cell elongation and growth.

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