5.2 Phagocytosis

Question 1

explain the process of phagocytosis (4 main steps)

Answer 1

1. Pathogen attaches to phagocyte by antibody and surface receptors
2. Pathogen is engulfed by infolding of pathogen membrane
3. Lysosomes release lysins into phagosome
4. Harmless end products of digestion are absorbed