The process of breakdown of complex food substances into simpler absorbable forms is called ____.

excretion

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digestion

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ingestion

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absorption

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The correct option is B digestion
The components of food such as carbohydrates are complex substances. These complex substances cannot be utilised as such by the body. So, they are broken down into simpler substances which are easy to absorb. This process of breakdown of complex food substances into simpler forms is known as digestion.

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