The state of water in the cells. Free and structural water in living systems

Water is the most common constituent of a living organism. Water is the number one among all the substances in the cell, although its content is different. In most cases, water makes up 2/3 of the entire cell. The high content of water in the cell is a necessary condition for its normal functioning. The more intense the metabolism is in the cell, the greater the water content in it. Water determines the physical properties of cells, their number and plasticity. There are two types of water in a cell: linked ones and free ones. Linked water is 5% of the cell, 95% - free. Linked water reacts with ions and hydrates through hydrogen bonds, while free water does not hydrate ions and transports the substance between cells. Water is involved in the breakdown of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and other substances. When a large amount of water is lost, the cell loses all vital features and goes into an anabolic state. When a large amount of water is lost, the cell loses all vital features and goes into an anabolic state.

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