The action of a white blood cell engulfing a bacterium is known as ____.
A) pinocytosis only
B) phagocytosis only
C) exocytosis and phagocytosis
D) endocytosis and pinocytosis
E) phagocytosis and endocytosis

Question

The action of a white blood cell engulfing a bacterium is known as ____.  
A) pinocytosis only
B) phagocytosis only
C) exocytosis and phagocytosis
D) endocytosis and pinocytosis
E) phagocytosis and endocytosis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phagocytosis is a type of endocytosis where a cell engulfs large particles or cells, such as bacteria.

The Action of a White Blood Cell Engulfing a Bacterium