Question

Differentiate between the following:
1.
a. Assimilation and absorption​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

➲ Absorption is taking simple molecules, which were produced as a result of digestion into the body (blood stream/lymph) from the intestinal cavity.

➲ Assimilation is making new compounds from the absorbed molecules, which are necessary for normal cell functioning or to produce energy.

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