Multiple choice

The process in which the absorbed food is taken in by body cell and used for energy, repair and growth is called _______.

  1. digestion

  2. ingestion

  3. absorption

  4. assimilation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Assimilation is the process by which absorbed nutrients are incorporated into the cells of an organism to be used for energy, growth, and repair. Digestion is the breakdown, and absorption is the uptake into the blood.

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