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The process by which a cell engulfs large particles or even other cells is called:

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: D
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: Cell transport mechanisms
 **Related Topics**: Endocytosis, Exocytosis, Phagocytosis, Pinocytosis
 **Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of cell biology and transport processes.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
The question describes a cellular process where a cell engulfs large particles or other cells.
**Method & Steps**:
1. Identify the type of endocytosis.
  Reasoning: Endocytosis is a general term for the process of a cell taking in material by invagination of its membrane.  There are different types of endocytosis based on the size and nature of the material being taken in.
  Formula/Rule: None directly applicable.
2. Differentiate between pinocytosis and phagocytosis.
  Working: Pinocytosis involves the ingestion of fluids and dissolved substances via small vesicles. Phagocytosis, on the other hand, involves the ingestion of large particles or even whole cells via larger vesicles.
  Key Point: The size of the ingested material is the key differentiator.
3. Determine the correct term.
  Result: The process described in the question – engulfing large particles or cells – is phagocytosis.
  Verification: The definition of phagocytosis matches the description given in the question.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A :x: Pinocytosis is the process of cell drinking, involving the uptake of fluids and dissolved substances.
B :x: Exocytosis is the process of a cell releasing substances.
C :x: Osmosis is the passive movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane.
D ✓: Phagocytosis is the process by which a cell engulfs large particles or even other cells.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**:
  1.Confusing pinocytosis and phagocytosis: Remembering that phagocytosis involves larger particles helps differentiate.
  2.Associating exocytosis with the process: Exocytosis is the opposite process, involving the release of materials.
 **Quick Tips**:
  1.Think 'phago' as 'eat' and 'cyto' as 'cell' – 'cell eating'.
  2.Visualize a cell engulfing a bacterium (a type of phagocytosis).

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Pinocytosis

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Exocytosis

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Osmosis

D VINOD · Answer

The correct Option is "Phagocytosis"

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