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A level Biology: Post your doubts here!

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Why do phagocytes have lobed nucleus? :confused:
Without a lobed-shaped nucleus, it will be more difficult for them for them to 'curl' or curve round the bacteria before ingesting it, without affecting the nucleus. (Imagine having a centralized nucleus).
Only the cytoplasm changes shape to envelope or engulf the bacteria. This is the advantage of having a lobed-shaped nucleus in phagocytes.Hope I have helped you!
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