The process during which an organism obtains and utilises food is known as ________ .

respiration

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excretion

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nutrition

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digestion

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Solution

The correct option is C nutrition
Nutrition - The process of intake and utilisation of the food to perform various life activities.

Respiration - It is the biological process in which oxygen is used to break down food to generate energy.

Excretion - Removal of unwanted substances from the body is called excretion.

Digestion - It is the process of breaking down the complex food substances into simple absorbable form.

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