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The process of obtaining energy from the absorbed food molecules is called:

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Absorption
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Assimilation
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Ingestion
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Digestion
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Solution

The correct option is B Assimilation
Assimilation is the movement of digested food molecules into the cells of the body where they are utilised to meet the energy requirement of an organism. During assimilation, the absorbed simple molecules are used in the synthesis of complex molecules, which helps in the cell growth, repair and development of new cells.

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