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Amoeba proteus is a species of amoeba that gets its energy by engulfing small, unicellular organisms with its membrane. It then digests these organisms using internal vesicles. What is the name of the process used by Amoeba proteus to get its energy?

A. Exocytosis
B. Apoptosis
C. Pinocytosis
D. Phagocytosis

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Amoeba proteus is a species of amoeba that gets its energy by engulfing small, unicellular organisms with its membrane. It then digests these organisms using internal vesicles. The name of the process used by Amoeba proteus to get its energy is called PHAGOCYTOSIS

Step-by-step explanation:

Phagocytosis is a process to ingest or engulf particles, organism that uses the process most we have amoeba, white blood cell. In summary, phagocytosis is a means of feeding

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Answer:

The correct answer is D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Amoeba Proteus example given in the question describing its engulfing smallar organism and digesting them is an example of a proces named "Phagocytosis". These cells are called phagocytes and the process can be used for both feeding purposes or defensive purposes by various cells. I hope this answer helps.

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