Q6
1 markMCQSection A

Anaerobic process

(A) takes place in yeast during fermentation.

(B) takes place in the presence of oxygen.

(C) produces only energy in the muscles of human beings.

(D) produces ethanol, oxygen and energy.

OR

Most of the digestion and absorption of the food takes place in the

Life Processes
Nutrition in Human Beings

Options

(A)small intestine.
(B)liver.
(C)stomach.
(D)large intestine.
Official Answer

The correct option is A.

small intestinecomplete digestionabsorptionvilli

Marking Scheme

  • 11 mark for selecting the correct option (A).

Hint

Think of the longest, highly coiled part of the alimentary canal where finger-like villi are present to absorb nutrients.

Quick Oral Answer

Most digestion and absorption occur in the small intestine because it contains all the necessary digestive enzymes and has villi to maximize the surface area for absorption.

Analysis & Explanation

The second part of the question (the 'OR' alternative) matches the provided options. It asks where most of the digestion and absorption of food takes place.


  • Option A is correct because the small intestine is the site of complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It receives secretions from the liver (bile) and pancreas (pancreatic juice) to break down food completely. Additionally, its inner lining has numerous finger-like projections called villi, which drastically increase the surface area for the absorption of digested food into the bloodstream.
  • Option B is incorrect because the liver is an associated digestive gland that secretes bile juice; food does not enter or get digested/absorbed inside the liver.
  • Option C is incorrect because the stomach only initiates protein digestion (via pepsin) and mixes food into a semi-solid state; complete digestion and major absorption do not occur here.
  • Option D is incorrect because the large intestine is primarily responsible for absorbing water and some salts from the remaining unabsorbed food waste, not for digesting or absorbing nutrients.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Students often mistakenly believe that digestion is completed in the stomach because of the presence of strong hydrochloric acid.
  2. 2Confusing the role of the large intestine (water absorption) with nutrient absorption (small intestine).

Interesting Facts

The small intestine is actually the longest part of the alimentary canal, measuring about 6 meters in an adult human, but it is called 'small' because of its narrow diameter compared to the large intestine!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2020?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Life Processes" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Nutrition in Human Beings" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 paper.