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Extracellular Digestion
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Summary
Extracellular Digestion
is a process where organisms break down food outside their cells, typically in a
Specialized cavity
or tract, before absorbing the nutrients. This method allows for the digestion of larger and more complex food particles than
Intracellular Digestion
, facilitating a more
Efficient nutrient uptake
.
Concepts
Enzymatic Hydrolysis
Gastrointestinal Tract
Digestive Enzymes
Nutrient Absorption
Lysosomes
Phagocytosis
Autophagy
Symbiotic digestion
Saprophytic nutrition
Heterotrophic nutrition
Saprophytic Fungi
Gastrovascular Cavity
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