Question

in order for metabolism to occur, an organism must acquire nutrients. which property of water assists in this process?
water binds to other water molecules providing the organism with nutrients.
waters polarity property allows it to transport water molecules throughout organisms.
water binds to other substances providing the organism with nutrients.
water can dissolves many substances providing the organism with nutrients.

Explanation:

Water is a universal solvent. It can dissolve many substances, which helps in transporting nutrients in an organism for metabolism. Water binding to other water molecules (co - hesion) doesn't directly provide nutrients. Water's polarity is related to its ability to dissolve substances and its transport properties within organisms, but the key aspect here is its solvent nature. Water binding to other substances is not the best - described mechanism compared to its solvent property for nutrient provision.

Answer:

Water can dissolve many substances providing the organism with nutrients.