Water has several properties that allow life on Earth to exist. Which description identifies a characteristic of water that makes water useful for living organisms?

A. water is polar, which allows it to dissolve many substances
B. water is made of one hydrogen and 2 oxygen atoms making it nonpolar
C. water is able to bond with O2 allowing water to easily exchange with the atmosphere
D. Water contains strong bonds, making it difficult to break apart into hydrogen and oxygen atoms.