Question 31
Cell and Its EnvironmentThe diagram below is an illustration of a cell carrying out a biological process. The process is referred to as

- A.endocytosis.
- B.exocytosis.
- C.phagocytosis.
- D.pinocytosis.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (phagocytosis.)
Explanation
The cell flows around the bacterium and engulfs it as a solid particle: this is phagocytosis ('cell eating').