A Defense Cell Engulfing a Bacterium Illustrates

Question

A defense cell engulfing a bacterium illustrates
A) pinocytosis.
B) receptor-mediated exocytosis.
C) exocytosis.
D) phagocytosis.
E) receptor-mediated endocytosis.

Accepted Answer

A defense cell engulfing a bacterium is an example of phagocytosis, in which large particles or cells are engulfed into the cell by the formation of a phagosome.