Which process accounts for the movement of solid particles (such as food) into some animal cells?
A) Active transport
B) Simple diffusion
C) Facilitated diffusion
D) Phagocytosis
E) Osmosis

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Phagocytosis is the process by which certain living cells called phagocytes ingest or engulf other cells or particles. It is a form of endocytosis, where solid particles (such as food) are taken into the cell by the engulfing and internalization of the particle into a phagosome. This is a key mechanism used by cells of the immune system to remove pathogens and cell debris.

Which Process Accounts for the Movement of Solid Particles (Such