The process of intake of food is known as ___ .

Egestion

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Digestion

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Ingestion

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Secretion

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Solution

The correct option is C
Ingestion

The intake of food substances through the mouth is known as ingestion. It is the first step in the process of digestion. Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules so that they can be absorbed into the blood. For digestion to take place, organisms need to ingest or take in the food substance they need.

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