Essentially the word digestion means

Burning of food

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Oxidation of food

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Hydrolysis of food

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Breakdown of food

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The correct option is D Breakdown of food
Digestion is the breakdown of food into smaller components that can be more easily absorbed and assimilated by the body. These smaller substances are absorbed through the small intestine into the blood stream.

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The process of digestion of food begins when the food is in the mouth.

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