Multiple choice

Phagocytosis means

  1. cell dying

  2. cell growing

  3. cell feeding

  4. cell generating
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Phagocytosis comes from Greek roots meaning 'cell eating.' It is the process by which a cell engulfs solid particles like food or bacteria. 'Cell feeding' accurately describes this process of taking in nutrients by surrounding them with the cell membrane.

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