Question

Difference between assimilation and absorption.

Answer 1

The simple soluble absorbed food substances are transported to different parts of the body for energy,growth and repair is called assimilation

Answer 2

Assimilation: The absorbed food is utilized by the body for growth and formation of body parts. This is known as assimilation.

Absorption: The digested food is absorbed by the walls of the small intestine and is passed on to the blood.