The process of digesting food in an amoeba involves engulfing the food particles through phagocytosis, which is the process of forming a food vacuole around the particles. Enzymes are then released into the food vacuole to break down the food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the amoeba. In contrast, a mouse breaks down food through mechanical digestion in the mouth, chemical digestion in the stomach and intestines, and absorption of nutrients in the small intestines. Both organisms ultimately utilize the broken down nutrients for energy and growth.
