The diagram shows the life cycle of the human tapeworm - Edexcel - GCSE Biology - Question 2 - 2013 - Paper 1
Question 2
The diagram shows the life cycle of the human tapeworm.
i) The tapeworm absorbs food in the human intestine.
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i) The tapeworm absorbs food in the human intestine.
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Answer
The tapeworm absorbs food through its skin, as it does not have a digestive system. It uses its body surface to directly take in nutrients from the host's intestinal contents, allowing it to thrive in the host's environment.
