Multiple choice

The process, in which the food containing large insoluble molecules are broken down into small water-soluble molecules, is called _____.

  1. digestion

  2. ingestion

  3. absorption

  4. assimilation

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Explanation

Digestion is the process of breaking down large, complex, insoluble food molecules into smaller, water-soluble molecules that can be absorbed and used by the body. This occurs through mechanical and chemical processes.

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