The process of chewing food is called ______________________(mastication/ digestion)

The correct option is mastication

Explanation of correct option-

• Chewing or mastication is the process by which food is crushed and ground by teeth.
• It is the first step of digestion, and it increases the surface area of foods to allow a more efficient break down by enzymes.

Explanation of incorrect option

• Digestion is the process of breaking down the complex food substances into simple form

Final answer: The process of chewing food is called mastication.