Suppose a white blood cell destroys invading bacteria by phagocytosis. Which statement best describes this process? a The white blood cells are using osmosis and therefore are using energy. b The white blood cells are using passive transport and therefore are not using energy. c The white blood cells are using diffusion and therefore are not using energy. d The white blood cells are using active transport, and therefore are using energy.
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The correct statement that best describes the process of phagocytosis by white blood cells is: d The white blood cells are using active transport, and therefore are using energy.
Phagocytosis is a type of active transport where the cell actively engulfs large particles, such as bacteria, using energy derived from ATP to change its shape and membrane structure in order to surround and internalize the particles.
