A White Blood Cell Ingests Bacteria

Question

A white blood cell ingests bacteria. This is an example of _______.
A) diffusion
B) passive transport
C) phagocytosis
D) cell pumping action

Accepted Answer

Phagocytosis is the process by which a cell engulfs and internalizes solid particles, such as bacteria, into a vesicle called a phagosome. It is a form of active transport and is therefore distinct from diffusion and passive transport. Cell pumping action is not a recognized term in cellular biology.