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Which of the following terms best describes the process of a cell engulfing solid particles?

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Correct Answer: D. Phagocytosis
A cell can bring things into the cell, a process referred to as endocytosis. More specifically, when the cell engulfs liquid this is called pinocytosis or “cell drinking” and when the cell engulfs solids this is called phagocytosis or “cell eating”. Exocytosis is the process by which particles are taken out of the cell and apoptosis is the process of cell death.
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