Which biological term is best described by 'engulfing and destruction of bacteria or other foreign bodies'? (A) Vaccination (B) Phagocytosis (C) Antibody production (D) An inflammation response - HSC - SSCE Biology - Question 6 - 2007 - Paper 1

The biological term described by 'engulfing and destruction of bacteria or other foreign bodies' is Phagocytosis. Phagocytosis is a crucial immune response mechanism where cells, particularly phagocytes, ingest and eliminate pathogens, dead cells, and debris. This process involves the recognition, engulfment, and digestion of these foreign particles, thus helping to protect the body from infections.