Question

Difference between assimilation and absorption.​

Answer 1

The complex food is converted into simple molecules in the digestive system. these simple molecules are absorbed in intestine. Absorption is taking simple molecules into blood stream or lymph which are produced as a result of digestion . Assimilation is preparing new compounds from the absorbed simple molecules into complex molecules. which are necessary for cell functioning.

Answer 2

Answer:Assimilation means utilisation of absorbed food for the purpose of generating energy or obtaining energy through the cells.

While

Absorption can be defined as the flow of digested food from the digestive system into the blood system for movement around the body.