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question 8 of 17
which comparison would best support the idea presented in this paragraph?
through the process of phagocytosis, specialized cells in the immune system engulf and destroy unwanted microorganisms in the blood. this serves to remove foreign bodies and fight infection. these cells, called phagocytes, first surround the microorganisms and then begin a series of chemical reactions that break them down.
a acting like a cargo transport, the phagocytes move the unwanted organisms out of the body.
b the phagocytes act as tour - guides, showing microorganisms where they need to reside.
c much like the process of digestion, the phagocytes eat and then digest the unwanted organisms.
d as if in a war, the phagocytes battle the microorganisms for control of the immune system.

Explanation:

The paragraph describes phagocytes engulfing and destroying unwanted microorganisms through chemical reactions, similar to digestion. Option C makes the most appropriate comparison as it likens the phagocytes' action of 'eating' and digesting unwanted organisms to the process of digestion.

Answer:

C. Much like the process of digestion, the phagocytes 'eat' and then digest the unwanted organisms.