In an amoeba, the process of digesting food is carried out intracellularly within the cell itself. The amoeba engulfs its food particles through phagocytosis, forming a food vacuole where enzymes break down the food for absorption. Waste products are then expelled back out of the cell. On the other hand, in a mouse, digestion occurs extracellularly through a series of specialized organs including the mouth, stomach, and intestines. The mouse relies on a complex digestive system to break down food into smaller nutrients that can be absorbed through the intestinal walls for distribution to the rest of the body. Overall, the amoeba uses a simpler, direct method of digestion, while the mouse employs a more elaborate system due to its multicellular nature.
