A white blood cell surrounds and engulfs a large bacterium. Which process allows the cell to take in this solid particle?
Correct answer: A. Phagocytosis
- A. Phagocytosis
- B. Osmosis
- C. Exocytosis
- D. Simple diffusion
Explanation
Phagocytosis is a form of endocytosis in which a cell membrane surrounds and encloses a solid particle. Osmosis moves water, exocytosis releases material, and simple diffusion does not engulf particles.
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