Autophagy is used by a host cell to
A) activate G-proteins.
B) regulate phagocytosis.
C) scavenge nutrients from damaged organelles.
D) fight extracellular pathogens.
E) induce apoptosis.

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Autophagy is a cellular process by which a cell recycles its own components, including damaged or dysfunctional organelles, to create new energy and building blocks for cellular processes. Therefore, autophagy is used by a host cell to scavenge nutrients from damaged organelles.

Autophagy Is Used by a Host Cell to