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Distinguish between intracellular and extracellular digestion.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Intracellular Digestion**: - Intracellular digestion is the process where food is digested within the cells. This occurs in specialized structures called food vacuoles. 2. **Mechanism of Intracellular Digestion**: - In this type of digestion, food particles are engulfed by the cell through a process called phagocytosis or pinocytosis, forming a food vacuole. - Enzymes, particularly lysosomal enzymes, are secreted into the food vacuole to break down the food into simpler molecules. ...
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