AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
Phagocytosis is best described as
A.engulfing large particles into a vacuole
B.releasing molecules from vesicles
C.pumping ions with ATP
D.water diffusion through aquaporins
Explanation
Core Concept
The membrane wraps around a bacterium or debris and pinches off a large vacuole, then fuses with lysosomes for digestion — how white blood cells clear pathogens.
Correct Answer
Aengulfing large particles into a vacuole
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