Question

large intestine does not help in digestion still it plays important role in nutrition explain it​

Answer 1

Answer:

Even though large intestine does not play main role in digestion-

• It helps in absorption of water
• Absorption of minerals and drugs
• Secretion of mucus which helps in adhering the waste particles together and thus lubricates.

Answer 2

living organisms need nutrients to survive. While plants can obtain nutrients from their roots and the energy molecules required for cellular function through the process of photosynthesis, animals obtain their nutrients by the consumption of other organisms. At the cellular level, the biological molecules necessary for animal function are amino acids, lipid molecules, nucleotides, and simple sugars. However, the food consumed consists of protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates.