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

Answer 1

The process of digesting food in an amoeba is intracellular, as it involves the food particles being engulfed by the amoeba's pseudopods and enclosed in a food vacuole. The food is then broken down by enzymes present within the vacuole, and the nutrients are absorbed directly into the cytoplasm. In contrast, in a mouse, the process of digestion is extracellular, starting with the mechanical breakdown of food in the mouth through chewing, followed by chemical breakdown through enzymes secreted in the digestive system. The nutrients are then absorbed in the small intestine through specialized cells and transported to various tissues and organs for utilization.

Answer 2

Can you give me a simpler answer?

Answer 3

Certainly! In an amoeba, the food is taken in by engulfing it and then broken down inside the cell. In a mouse, the food is broken down outside of the cells through chewing and the use of enzymes. The nutrients are then absorbed and transported to the rest of the body for use.

Answer 4

Thanks .u.
I’m pretty sure I got a 12/12 but my teacher has to grade 3 of the writing prompts..

Answer 5

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