Definition
Phagocytosis is the process through which organisms engulf food particles through its plasma membrane. It is a type of endocytosis.
Process (in Amoeba)
- The food particle is recognized
- Pseudopodia is formed.
- The particle is ingested by the pseudopodia.
- The food is absorbed.
Example:
- Nutrition in Amoeba
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What is phagocytosis? ? Phagocytosis is the process through which organisms engulf food sources through its plasma membrane. It is a type of endocytosis and Holozoic Nutrition.