Multiple choice

The flexibility of the cell membrane enables the cell to engulf in food and other materials from its external environment. What is such a process called?

  1. Osmosis

  2. Diffusion

  3. Endocytosis

  4. Plasmolysis

  5. Imbibation

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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. The flexibility of the cell membrane  enables the cell to engulf in food and other materials from its external environment. Such a process is known as endocytosis. Amoeba acquires its food through this process.