The process of digesting food in an amoeba is fairly simple as it occurs within a single cell. Amoebas use pseudopods to surround and engulf food particles, forming a food vacuole. Digestive enzymes are then secreted into the vacuole, breaking down the food into simpler molecules for absorption. In contrast, digestion in a mouse is a more complex process involving several organs and specialized structures such as the mouth, stomach, and intestines. Food is mechanically broken down in the mouth through chewing, and then chemically broken down by enzymes in the stomach and intestines. Nutrients are absorbed through the intestinal walls into the bloodstream for distribution to the rest of the body.
