Question

difference between absorption and assimilation​

Answer 1

Answer:

Absorption: The process of absorbing food in the form of nutrients into the blood stream of the body. Assimilation: The process of nutrients being absorbed by each cell of the body in the form of energy.

Answer 2

Answer:

Absorption: The process of absorbing food in the form of nutrients into the blood stream of the body. Assimilation: The process of nutrients being absorbed by each cell of the body in the form of energy.

Explanation:

Absorption – digested food products are absorbed into the bloodstream and transported to cells. Assimilation – digested food products are converted into the fluid and solid parts of a cell / tissue. Elimination – undigested food residues are egested from the body as semi-solid faeces.