Question

When the cell engulfs large fragments of matter, it is called _____. Select all that apply. endocytosis exocytosis pinocytosis phagocytosis

Answer 1

Phagocytosis

Step-by-step explanation:

Endocytosis (General term for uptake of substances using a endocytic vesicle)

Pinocytosis (uptake of liquid from extra cellular matrix)

Phagocytosis (uptake of large solids into the cell)

Exocytosis (release of substances out of cell)

Answer 2

Answer: Phagocytosis

Step-by-step explanation:

The process of phagocytosis can be defined as the using the plasma membrane to engulf the large particles which gives rise to the internal compartment called as phagosomes.

In case of the multi cellular organism this mechanism is used to engulf the materials and pathogens that causes disease in the body.

This process is regularly used in the body for engulfing the cell debris.