_______ is the Breakdown of Food into Small Molecules

Question

_______ is the breakdown of food into small molecules.
A) Ingestion
B) Digestion
C) Absorption
D) Elimination

Accepted Answer

Digestion is the process by which food is broken down into small molecules that can be absorbed and used by the body. Ingestion is the act of taking in food, absorption is the process by which these small molecules are taken up into the bloodstream, and elimination is the removal of waste products.