We learned about specialized cells in the immune system that capture and destroy bacteria. Which of the following items are involved in this process? There is more than correct answer - check all the appropriate answers. Osmosis Phagocytosis Facilitated diffusion Lysosomes Exocytosis Na+ K+ pump Hydrolytic enzymes
Question
We learned about specialized cells in the immune system that capture and destroy bacteria. Which of the following items are involved in this process? There is more than correct answer - check all the appropriate answers. Osmosis Phagocytosis Facilitated diffusion Lysosomes Exocytosis Na+ K+ pump Hydrolytic enzymes
Solution
The correct answers are Phagocytosis, Lysosomes, and Hydrolytic enzymes.
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Phagocytosis: This is a process by which certain living cells called phagocytes ingest or engulf other cells or particles. The immune system uses this process to destroy pathogens or bacteria.
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Lysosomes: These are organelles in the cell that contain digestive enzymes (hydrolytic enzymes). They digest excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and engulfed viruses or bacteria.
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Hydrolytic enzymes: These are contained in the lysosomes and are used to break down bacteria and other particles engulfed by the cell.
The other options (Osmosis, Facilitated diffusion, Exocytosis, Na+ K+ pump) are not directly involved in the capture and destruction of bacteria by the immune system.
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