In _______, a Cell Flows Around a Bacterium and Engulfs

Question

In _______, a cell flows around a bacterium and engulfs it.
A) phagocytosis
B) antigen presentation
C) interferon release
D) inflammation

Accepted Answer

Phagocytosis is the process by which a cell engulfs and digests foreign particles, such as bacteria, in its environment. The cell surrounds the particle with its cell membrane, forming a structure called a phagosome, which then fuses with lysosomes to form a phagolysosome. The lysosomal enzymes then break down the particle, enabling the cell to eliminate it.