Question

A labeled model of an amoeba is shown above. These are heterotrophic, single celled protists. They have unique cellular structures called pseudopodia that facilitate movement and food acquisition. What type of cell transport likely accounts for the formation of the food vacuole within the amoeba?

A) phagocytosis
B) active transport
C) simple diffusion
D) facilitated diffusion

Answer 1

a phagocytosis

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: A)

Explanation:

Phagocytosis is a process wherein the pseudopodia of the amoeba extend around the food particle and enclosed it inside a food vacuole. This combines with digestive enzymes like lysosomes to easily absorb the nutrients.. This process includes the phagocytes in this case - amoeba.

Phagocytosis is used to remove cell debris or pathogens such as bacteria or dead cells that have to be digested.