how are the organ system of human and plant similar in terms of food digestion? how are they different?
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SimilaritiesBoth human and plant systems share the fundamental need to break down complex molecules into simpler, usable forms to acquire energy and building blocks for growth and maintenance. Both processes involve chemical transformations facilitated by enzymes to extract nutrients.DifferencesHuman digestion is an external and multi-organ process. Food is ingested, mechanically broken down, and then chemically digested through a specialized digestive tract (mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines) to absorb nutrients from external sources.Plant "digestion," on the other hand, is an internal, cellular process. Plants create their own food (sugars) through photosynthesis. This food is then stored (e.g., as starch) and later broken down within their cells by enzymes to release energy and raw materials for growth. They don't have a digestive tract; instead, they absorb inorganic nutrients (water, minerals) from their environment directly into their cells, not through a digestive process.
