Question

Differentiate between absorption and assimilation.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The key difference between absorption and assimilation is that

Explanation:

Absorption is the process of taking digested simple molecules into bloodstream/lymph through the intestinal villi and microvilli. Assimilation is the process of synthesizing new compounds from the absorbed molecules.

Answer 2

Hi!

ABSORPTION - Absorption is the process of taking in the digested food molecules into our bloodstream to the target sites.

ASSIMILATION - Assimilation is the process by which absorbed nutrients from food are used in the tissues for various activities. Examples of activities are to get energy and for growth and repair.

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