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 literally means 'cell eating' or 'cell feeding' - the process by which a cell engulfs solid particles by extending its membrane around them. Amoeba uses this process to capture food particles. 'Phago' comes from Greek meaning 'to eat'.

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