{"id":1206,"date":"2021-12-17T17:39:24","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T12:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=1206"},"modified":"2022-02-04T11:59:28","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T06:29:28","slug":"ncert-solutions-for-class-11-biology-chapter-16-digestion-and-absorption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-11\/biology\/chapter-16-digestion-and-absorption\/","title":{"rendered":"NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter\u00a016 &#8211; Digestion and Absorption"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Subject specialists have created NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 16- Digestion and Absorption, which includes thorough solutions for reference. All of the questions from the textbook&#8217;s exercises are answered here. Students can use these answers to help them prepare for their exams. The <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCERT Solutions for Class 11<\/a><\/span><\/strong> provide useful solutions for improving conceptual knowledge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The solutions are carefully solved using student-friendly terms while still adhering to the norms that must be followed when solving NCERT Solutions for Class 11. 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Biology_class-11_Chapter-16-1.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-mobile-width=\"0\"  data-scrollbar=\"both\" data-download=\"off\" data-tracking=\"on\" data-newwindow=\"on\" data-pagetextbox=\"off\" data-scrolltotop=\"on\" data-startzoom=\"100\" data-startfpzoom=\"100\" data-toolbar=\"top\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"on\">Biology_class 11_Chapter 16<br\/><\/a>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 16 \u2013 Digestion and Absorption<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:264}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unit 5 \u2013 Human Physiology is where <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-11\/biology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology<\/a><\/span><\/strong> Chapter 16 \u2013 Digestion and Absorption is found. According to prior trends, unit 5 carries 18 marks and accounts for around 25% of the total weightage, which is reason enough for students to pay special attention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students must refer to prior years&#8217; question papers to obtain a sense of the examinations in addition to having a planned study strategy. Students get an understanding of essential questions that frequently appear in examinations, good time management, and answering strategies, among other things. NCERT Solutions assists students in achieving all of this because it addresses all of these issues.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The types of questions that students encountered on their second-term exams are listed below:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evaluation type<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remembering: knowledge-based<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application type<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Higher-order thinking skills \u2013 Analysing and Synthesis<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The subtopics covered in<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chapter 16 \u2013 Digestion and Absorption is listed below:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"Custom\" data-tablelook=\"0\" aria-rowcount=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Number<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:340,&quot;335559740&quot;:342}\"> <\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Subtopic<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:340,&quot;335559740&quot;:342}\"> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">16.1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:340,&quot;335559740&quot;:342}\"> <\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digestive System<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:340,&quot;335559740&quot;:342}\"> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">16.2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:340,&quot;335559740&quot;:342}\"> <\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digestion of Food<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:340,&quot;335559740&quot;:342}\"> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">16.3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:340,&quot;335559740&quot;:342}\"> <\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Absorption of Digested Products<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:340,&quot;335559740&quot;:342}\"> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">16.4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:340,&quot;335559740&quot;:342}\"> <\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Disorders of Digestive System<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:340,&quot;335559740&quot;:342}\"> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 16 \u2013 Digestion and Absorption<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:264}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The chapter focuses on the vital process of digestion and absorption in living organisms. Food is one of life&#8217;s most basic needs, thus all living things are made up of major components including proteins, lipids, and carbs. Others, like minerals and vitamins, are necessary for modest amounts. Food is necessary because it offers energy and organic ingredients that are required for tissue growth and repair. Water serves a crucial function in metabolic processes, keeping the organism from becoming dehydrated. The chapter goes into great length regarding human physiology.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key Features of NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 16 \u2013 Digestion and Absorption<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:264}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students will benefit from solutions that are specifically tailored to their needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The content is taken from the textbook, which is a common study aid.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A group of highly experienced individuals creates solutions after analyzing the average mental competency of students obtaining Class 11 certification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the second term tests, the answers were arranged as predicted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Solutions are available in a ready-to-use manner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wherever possible, neatly labeled diagrams to support responses are provided.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Frequently Asked Questions on NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 16<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:620,&quot;335559740&quot;:264}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Explain the functions of the liver from Chapter 16 of NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology?<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">What will I learn from Chapter 16 of NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology? <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">What are the advantages of using the NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 16? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><strong>1. Explain the functions of the liver from Chapter 16 of NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The functions of the liver explained in Chapter 16 of NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology are listed below \u2013<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:460,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The liver secretes bile juice, which aids in fat digestion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Glycogen is formed when excess sugar in the blood is separated and stored in cells. This is referred to as glycogenesis, and it is aided by the pancreatic hormone insulin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Heparin is an anticoagulant generated by the liver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The liver plays a crucial role in lymph development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><strong>2. What will I learn from Chapter 16 of NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The process of digestion and absorption, which is crucial in all living beings, is the focus of Chapter 16 of NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology. Food is one of the most important requirements, thus living things have lipids, proteins, carbs, vitamins, and minerals in them. Food provides organic ingredients and energy, which aids in tissue repair and growth. This chapter discusses the necessity of water in numerous metabolic processes that keep the body from becoming dehydrated. According to the CBSE syllabus, this chapter also includes information on human physiology.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:460,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><strong>3. 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