Phagocytosis

Question 1

What is phagocytosis?

Answer 1

The process whereby unicellular animal-like protists (amoeba) engulf smaller food particles

Question 2

Describe the process of phagocytosis

Answer 2

1. The food particle is enclosed in a food vacuole
2. Digestive enzymes are released into the food vacuole
3. Undigested wastes are released to the outside environment

Question 3

Describe the process of phagocytosis

Answer 3

1. The food particle is enclosed in a food vacuole
2. Digestive enzymes are released into the food vacuole
3. Undigested wastes are released into the outside environment