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Define the Following Term: Assimilation

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Define the following term:

Assimilation

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Absorption of substances which are built into other compounds in the organisms. 

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Chapter 11: Digestive System - Long answer type [Page 115]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 11 Digestive System
Long answer type | Q 5.5 | Page 115

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