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Phagocytosis

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Phagocytosis is a type of endocytosis where a cell engulfs large particles or whole cells, either as a defense mechanism or as a way to obtain food.

AP course connection

Topic 2.6: 2.6 Facilitated Diffusion

Unit 2
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