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Protists like amoeba are single cellular and can move towards their food and engulf it. Which of the following terms is described here?

A

Dialysis

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Cytokinesis

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C

Phagocytosis

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Amoebiosis

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Solution

The correct option is C Phagocytosis
Phagocytosis is the process in which amoeba uses its false feet or pseudopodia to capture its food.

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