Multiple choice

The process of obtaining food by amoeba is called _____.

  1. phagocytosis

  2. photolysis

  3. photosynthesis

  4. none of the above

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Explanation

Amoeba obtains food through phagocytosis, where it extends pseudopodia (false feet) around food particles, engulfing them into food vacuoles. This is different from photosynthesis (making food from light) or photolysis (breaking molecules using light).