BIOLOGY

JAMB 2011 - Question 14

Biology 2011 JAMB Past Questions - Question 14: The conversion of a nutrient into a molecule in the body of a consumer is referred to as

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The conversion of a nutrient into a molecule in the body of a consumer is referred to as
The conversion of a nutrient into a molecule in the body of a consumer is referred to as
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

This is the process by which insoluble food consisting of molecules is broken down into soluble forms having smaller molecules. Absorption is the taking in of simple soluble food (digested food) into the cells of the body. Assimilation, is the use of the digested food taken into the ceils to build up new protoplasm or cell. inhibition is the preventing of an action or process from taking place