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What is the process by which a cell engulfs large particles as defense or for food

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Phagocytosis .

Step-by-step explanation:

Phagocytosis is the process by which a cell engulfs large particle as defense or food.

In the process of phagocytosis the cell extends its plasma membrane traps the particle or antigen into a phagosome.

Inside the phagosome several lytic enzyme act on the particle and thus digests it.

Macrophages in our body are good exmples of phagocytic cells .

Unicellular organism like Amoeba also carries phagocytosis for food.

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