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.
The Phagocytes. Phagocytes are the soldiers of the immune system, and provide innate immunity. They are responsible for swallowing, killing and digesting invading microbes. The process of swallowing microbes is known as phagocytosis.There are two main types of phagocyte. 1  Microphages. 2  These cells are also known as Polymorphonuclear Leucocytes, PMNs and Polymorphs. 3  These cells start life in the bone marrow. 4  They are constantly circulating in the blood.he process of swallowing microbes is known as phagocytosis. There are two main types of phagocyte. 1  Microphages. 2  These cells are also known as Polymorphonuclear Leucocytes, PMNs and Polymorphs. 3  These cells start life in the bone marrow.