Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 4 - Characteristics of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells - Self Quiz - Page 114: 17

Answer

(a) It is a form of exocytosis.

Work Step by Step

Phagocytosis is energy dependent and occurs in eukaryotes. It requires fusion of internal lysosomes to the engulfed vacuole for contents to be digested. A larger cell engulfs a smaller cell that will eventually be present in an internal vacuole. Phagocytosis is a form of endocytosis.
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