Distinguish between adsorption and absorption. Give one example of each.

Explanation

Absorption : Absorption is the process by which the end products of digestion pass through the intestinal mucosa into blood (or) lymph. It is carried out by passive, active (or) facilitated transport mechanisms.
Assimilation: The absorbed substances finally reach the tissues, where food materials become integral components of the living protoplasm and used for the production of energy, growth and repair. This process is called assimilation.