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Nutrition and Digestion — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology

What Nutrition and Digestion covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology · 2026-27

Topics in Nutrition and Digestion

1

Types of Nutrition

  • Nutrition is the process by which organisms obtain and use food for growth, energy, and maintenance.
  • There are three main types of nutrition: Holozoic, Saprotrophic, and Parasitic.
  • Holozoic nutrition involves ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation, and egestion (e.g., humans).
2

Steps in Holozoic Nutrition

  • Five steps: Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation, Egestion.
  • Ingestion: Taking in food through mouth.
  • Digestion: Breaking down complex food into simpler forms using enzymes.
3

Intracellular vs Extracellular Digestion

  • Intracellular digestion occurs inside the cell (e.g., Amoeba, Paramecium).
  • Food is enclosed in food vacuoles where enzymes break it down.
  • Extracellular digestion occurs outside cells in a cavity or canal (e.g., humans).
4

Human Digestive System and Enzymatic Action

  • Alimentary canal includes mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.
  • Associated glands: Salivary glands, gastric glands, liver, pancreas, intestinal glands.
  • Salivary amylase breaks down starch into maltose in the mouth.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Nutrition and Digestion

Types of NutritionSteps in Holozoic NutritionTypes of DigestionHuman Digestive SystemDigestive ProcessesDigestive Juices and EnzymesAbsorption of NutrientsAssimilation and Egestion

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What are the important topics in Nutrition and Digestion for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology?
Key topics in Nutrition and Digestion include Types of Nutrition, Steps in Holozoic Nutrition, Intracellular vs Extracellular Digestion, Human Digestive System and Enzymatic Action. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Nutrition and Digestion for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 49 practice questions on Nutrition and Digestion. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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