Biology Cell MDCAT 2017
PMDC Verified Question 126 of 143
Taking in of solid particle by cell is called:
A
Pinocytosis
B
Phagocytosis
C
Endocytosis
D
Exocytosis
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Phagocytosis
Concept: Cells use specialized vesicular transport to engulf macromolecules or entire microorganisms.

Solution: Phagocytosis (cell eating) is the process by which a cell uses its plasma membrane to engulf a large, solid particle to form an internal compartment called a phagosome.

Distractor Autopsy:
  • Pinocytosis: Intake of fluids.
  • Exocytosis: Expulsion of materials.

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