Question

Distinguish between intracellular and extracellular digestion?

Answer 1

Intracellular digestion Extracellular digestion1.The digestion of food occurs within1.The digestion occurs in the cavity ofthe cell.alimentary canal.2.Digestive enzymes are secreted by2.Digestive enzymes are secreted bythe surrounding cytoplasm into thespecial cells into the cavity offood vacuole.alimentary canal.3.Digestive products are diffused into3.Digestive products diffuse acrossthe cytoplasm.the intestinal wall into various partsof the body.4.It is a less efficient method.4.It is a more efficient method ofdigestion.5.It occurs in unicellular organisms.5.It occurs in multicellular organisms.