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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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White Blood cells take up bacteria by phagocytosis.
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A True
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B False
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This statement is true. Phagocytosis, meaning 'cell eating,' is a type of endocytosis where a cell engulfs a large particle, such as a bacterium or cell debris. White blood cells called phagocytes (like macrophages and neutrophils) are a crucial part of the immune system and use this process to ingest and destroy pathogens and foreign material.

Hint

What is the process called when a cell's membrane extends out to 'swallow' a large particle?

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