Organismal Systems and Resource Acquisition · Human Systems
Nutrient Requirements and Digestive Systems
Analysis of how heterotrophs break down complex organic matter into usable chemical building blocks.
Key Questions
- 1How does the structure of the digestive tract reflect the specific diet of a herbivore versus a carnivore?
- 2What role does the microbiome play in the overall health and nutrient absorption of the host?
- 3How do mechanical and chemical digestion work in tandem to maximize efficiency?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9S11U07
Year: Year 11
Subject: Biology
Unit: Organismal Systems and Resource Acquisition
Period: Human Systems
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