What cell did Metchnikoff discover in 1882?
Prokaryotic cell
Phagocyte
Eukaryotic cell
Red blood cell
Answer
In 1882, Elie Metchnikoff discovered the phagocyte. Phagocytes are white blood cells that engulf and destroy foreign material, such as bacteria. They are an important part of the immune system.
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