Question

1. the stage in food processing involved in the modification and incorporation of absorbed molecules into the body of organisms is called

a. absorption
b. assimilation
c. ingestion
d. nutrition

Explanation:

Absorption is the uptake of nutrients. Ingestion is taking in food. Nutrition is the overall process of obtaining food. Assimilation is the modification and incorporation of absorbed molecules into the body of organisms.

Answer:

b. assimilation