Why is water essential for life?

(N/A) Water is essential for life because of the following reasons:
$1$. It provides a medium to carry out all cellular processes.
$2$. All biochemical reactions that occur in our body and within cells take place between substances dissolved in water.
$3$. It is required for the transportation of materials from one part of the body to another.
$4$. It helps to maintain body temperature.
$5$. Water makes up about $70\%$ of the body weight of all living organisms.