when a phagocyte goes to engulf a foreign substance the cytoplasm extends like two claws (these are called pseudopods) they come together acting like arms and engulf the substance into the cell body. inside a vesicle the foreign substance is then broken down. refer to first semester membrane transport power point on phagocytosis i hope you understand it :D goodluck
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when a phagocyte goes to engulf a foreign substance the cytoplasm extends like two claws (these are called pseudopods) they come together acting like arms and engulf the substance into the cell body. inside a vesicle the foreign substance is then broken down. refer to first semester membrane transport power point on phagocytosis
i hope you understand it :D goodluck
Well done Vivian.. a brilliant answer.
Sophie
Thanks - I do remember now:)
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