BIOLOGY Volume 1 - A Guide to General Biology - 2004

8. HETEROTROPHIC NUTRITION

8.7. Human Nutrition

8.7.3. Water

Water performs a wide range of Functions in living Cells and therefore cannot be regarded merely as a nutrient. It accounts for 65–70% of total body mass. Structure/19.html">The Importance of water is highlighted by the fact that a human deprived of water can survive for only a few days, whereas without food they can live for more than 60 days.

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