The initial event that triggers phagocytosis is when the ____.
A) solute concentration is higher inside the cell than outside
B) solute concentrations is lower inside the cell than outside
C) target protein binds to the receptor
D) enzymes bind to the membrane
E) vesicles bud off from the membrane

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The initial event that triggers phagocytosis is when the target protein binds to the receptor on the phagocyte's surface. This binding signals the cell to start engulfing the target.

The Initial Event That Triggers Phagocytosis Is When the ____