Nutrition in amoeba, a single-celled organism, occurs through a process called phagocytosis. Amoebas primarily feed on microscopic organisms like bacteria, algae, and other small particles present in their aquatic environments. The process begins with the extension of finger-like projections called pseudopodia, which surround the food particle, forming a temporary vacuole called a food vacuole. Enzymes are then secreted into the food vacuole to digest the captured prey. The nutrients released from the digested food are absorbed through the cell membrane into the cytoplasm, providing energy and sustenance for the amoeba's metabolic processes. Waste materials resulting from digestion are expelled from the cell through a process called exocytosis. This simple yet efficient process ensures the survival and growth of the amoeba, allowing it to thrive in various aquatic habitats.
Amoeba obtains nutrition through phagocytosis. It extends pseudopodia to engulf food particles, forming a temporary food vacuole. Enzymes are secreted into the vacuole to digest the captured prey. Nutrients are absorbed into the cytoplasm through the cell membrane, providing energy for metabolic processes. Waste materials are expelled through exocytosis. This process ensures amoeba's survival and growth in various aquatic habitats.
