Question

In three to five sentences compare the process of digesting food in an amoeba to those in a mouse

Answer 1

In an amoeba, the process of digesting food begins with the cell wrapping its pseudopods around the food particles and engulfing them in a process known as phagocytosis. The food is then enclosed in a food vacuole where enzymes break it down into simpler molecules for absorption. The waste products are expelled through exocytosis. In a mouse, digestion occurs in specialized organs such as the stomach and intestines, where food is broken down by enzymes and acids before being absorbed into the bloodstream. The waste is eliminated through the rectum.