The Process by Which White Blood Cells Ingest and Kill

Question

The process by which white blood cells ingest and kill bacteria is called
A) exocytosis.
B) transcription.
C) phagocytosis.
D) translation.

Accepted Answer

Phagocytosis is the process by which white blood cells (specifically phagocytes) ingest and kill bacteria by engulfing them within a membrane-bound vesicle called a phagosome. The phagosome then fuses with lysosomes, which contain enzymes to digest the bacteria. Exocytosis is the process by which cells release materials outside of themselves. Transcription is the process by which DNA is copied into RNA. Translation is the process by which RNA is used to synthesize proteins. None of these processes are directly involved in the ingestion and killing of bacteria by white blood cells.