Question detail
Identify the statement that matches this learning objective: explain how white blood cells defend against pathogens by phagocytosis.?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. Explain how white blood cells defend against pathogens by phagocytosis.
- B. A statement about another biology topic rather than Communicable diseases
- C. A revision technique rather than the scientific idea being tested
- D. A reversed cause-and-effect version of the objective
Answer
Explain how white blood cells defend against pathogens by phagocytosis. is the best answer for this Communicable diseases objective.
Explanation
Explain how white blood cells defend against pathogens by phagocytosis. is supported by the approved learning objective: "Explain how white blood cells defend against pathogens by phagocytosis". It stays within Communicable diseases, uses the key idea "[object Object]", and avoids distractors that either switch topic, describe a study method, or reverse the biology relationship.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Phagocytosis
Students often confuse phagocytosis with the action of antibodies, thinking that all white blood cells function the same way.
Clarify that phagocytosis is a specific process where certain white blood cells engulf and digest pathogens, while antibodies are produced by different white blood cells to neutralize pathogens.
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