In three to five sentences, compare the process of digesting food in an amoeba (unicellular) to those in a mouse (multicellular) .

Answer 1

In amoeba, digestion occurs through phagocytosis, where food particles are engulfed by the cell membrane and enclosed in a food vacuole. The food is then broken down by enzymes within the vacuole. In a mouse, digestion is a more complex process that involves different organs such as the mouth, stomach, and intestines. The food is broken down mechanically by chewing and then chemically by enzymes and acids in the stomach and small intestine. The nutrients are then absorbed into the bloodstream and transported to cells throughout the body.

Answer 2

In three to five sentences, compare the process of digesting food in an amoeba and mouse