[Campbell Biology P.951] According to the text, which of the following is NOT listed as one ... | Practice Question

According to the text, which of the following is NOT listed as one of the four main stages of food processing in animals?

  • A: Ingestion.
  • B: Digestion.
  • C: Respiration.
  • D: Absorption.
  • E: Elimination.

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'We can divide food processing into ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination.' Respiration is a metabolic process, not a stage of food processing.