Question

Statement 1: The body breaks down complex substances in food into smaller components in the digestive system.

Statement 2: Breaking down of food into simpler substances helps in easy and efficient absorption of nutrients.

Which of the following options describes the correct relationship between the two statements?

• A. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
• B. Both statements are incorrect.
• C. Both statements are correct but statement 2 is not the correct explanation for statement 1.
• D. Both statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement 1.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement 1.

The process of breaking down food into simpler substances is called digestion. This is done so that the nutrients present in food can be efficiently absorbed by the body. This is also the reason why we are asked to chew the food substances properly while eating.