What is Phagocytosis

its a process that a phagocyte completes in order to remove any unwanted pathogens and organism. I will show pictures and diagrams explaining the process to the student. once the phagocyte has ingested the unwated object its name is now called a phagosome. The phagosome then has lysosomes within it which fuse with the unwanted bateria/objected releasing low pH acidic substance, killing and destroying the unwanted bacteria.

MA
Answered by Musa A. Biology tutor

3112 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

State three differences between DNA and mRNA molecules


What is the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) and how does it help make ATP in cellular respiration?


Explain the structure of an amino acid and how a peptide bond forms between two amino acids.


Describe the similarities and differences between simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion and active transport.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning