The Chemical and Mechanical Processes of Food Breakdown Are Called

question 49

Multiple Choice

The chemical and mechanical processes of food breakdown are called ________.

• A) secretion
• B) ingestion
• C) absorption
• D) digestion

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Definitions:

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