Scientific literacy is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for personal decision making, participation in civic and cultural affairs, and economic productivity. It also includes specific types of abilities. In the National Science Education Standards, the content standards define scientific literacy. Scientific literacy means that a person can ask, find, or determine answers to questions derived from curiosity about everyday experiences. It means that a person has the ability to describe, explain, and predict natural phenomena.
phagocytosis. PHAGOCYTOSIS. A three-stage process by which phagocytes (neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages) engulf and destroy microorganisms, other foreign antigens, and cell debris. three-stage process by which phagocytes (neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages) engulf and destroy microorganisms, other foreign antigens, and cell debris.
A white blood cell that engulfs and destroys pathogens. This is the most abundant type of white blood cell. They engulf bacteria and then release chemicals that kill the bacteria--- and themselves. They can also squeeze between cells in the walls of capillaries to attack pathogens at the site of an infection. white blood cell that engulfs and destroys pathogens. This is the most abundant type of white blood cell. They engulf bacteria and then release chemicals that kill the bacteria--- and themselves. They can also squeeze between cells in the walls of capillaries to attack pathogens at the site of an infection.