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The process by which cells engulf foreign particles is called:

Answer: Phagocytosis.

  • A Pinocytosis
  • B Exocytosis
  • C Phagocytosis
  • D Osmosis

Correct answer: C. Phagocytosis

Explanation: Phagocytosis: cell engulfs solid particles (eat cell). Pinocytosis: cell engulfs liquid droplets (drink cell). Both are endocytosis.

Labeled diagram of an animal cell showing nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and other organelles

Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.

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