Match each step of phagocytosis with its function.
-Intracellular phagocytic vacuole is formed.
A)Opsonization
B)Engulfment
C)Phagosome
D)Fusion
E)Destruction

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The formation of the intracellular phagocytic vacuole is known as phagosome formation, which is represented by choice C.

Answer: B
 Engulfment is the process by which the phagocytic cell surrounds and engulfs the invading particle, which is represented by choice B.

Answer: D
 After engulfment, the phagosome fuses with lysosomes to form phagolysosomes, which is represented by choice D.

Answer: E
 The destruction of the invading particle occurs inside the phagolysosomes, where it gets subjected to the lysosomal enzymes and digested, which is represented by choice E. Opsonization is a process that tags the invading particle for recognition by phagocytic cells, which is not a step of phagocytosis mentioned in the options.

Match Each Step of Phagocytosis with Its Function