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State whether the following statements are true or false.
The process by which a white blood cell or an amoeba engulfs bacteria is called phagocytosis.

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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is A True
Phagocytosis is the process of ingestion of white blood cells or bacteria by amoeboid protozoans. Here, the whole organism is engulfed by another in the form of food, its an example of endocytosis.
So, the given statement is 'True'.

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