Which experimental observation would suggest that a cellular organism is protecting itself against a bacterium that is present in its environment?
A) An increase in the number of membrane transporter proteins for the bacterium
B) An increase in the rate of endocytosis of macromolecules
C) An increase in the rate of phagocytosis of the bacterium
D) Changes in the plasma membrane composition to prevent diffusion of the bacterium
E) An increase in the number of vesicles releasing the bacterium into the extracellular fluid

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An increase in the rate of phagocytosis of the bacterium would suggest that the cellular organism is actively trying to remove and destroy the bacterium to protect itself. Phagocytosis is a process by which cells engulf and destroy foreign or harmful particles, such as bacteria. The other answer choices do not necessarily suggest a protective response to the presence of the bacterium.

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