LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Both intracellular and extracellular digestion can be found in some animals. True or false
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Since digestion occurs outside the cell, it is said to be extracellular. It takes place either in the lumen of the digestive system, in a gastric cavity or other digestive organ, or completely outside the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Digestion is both extracellular as well as intracellular in coelenterates. First, there is extracellular digestion in gastrovascular cavity where digestive enzymes from cells bordering the cavity are poured onto the food.

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