2006-11-11 18:49:11 · 6 answers · asked by K' 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Phagocytosis
2006-11-11 19:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by konstipashen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the cell, either it will phagocytize the particle or it simply will not absorb it. In phagocytosis, the cell literally opens up and "swallows" the particle. The cell wall will completely wrap around the particle. Once this occur, the cell will usually block off the particle in a phagosome to be stored and broken down into usable particles. This process is also used by certain white blood cells to destroy invading bacteria, viruses, etc.
2006-11-12 03:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't eat it whole. It acts like a well bred cell and nibbles off little bite sized bits until it's done. Then it wipes it's mouth and leaves the table.
2006-11-12 09:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
IMO, it doesn't. Either the food gets broken up into managable bits, or it isn't used, and passes through the intestines only.
2006-11-12 03:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by jorganos 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
active transport yup yup
2006-11-12 03:04:34 · answer #5 · answered by chris b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure but maybe a vacuole.
2006-11-12 02:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋