Question

a cellular process in which the cytoplasm of a cell extends and engulfs large particles in order to take them into the cell

Answer 1

The cellular process you are referring to is called **phagocytosis**. Phagocytosis is a type of endocytosis where a cell extends its membrane to surround and engulf large particles, such as bacteria, dead cells, or debris. This process is commonly performed by specialized immune cells known as phagocytes, such as macrophages and neutrophils. Once engulfed, the particle is enclosed in a membrane-bound vesicle called a phagosome, which later fuses with lysosomes to degrade the engulfed material.