Multiple Choice
In what important way does receptor-mediated endocytosis differ from phagocytosis?
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6. The Membrane
Endocytosis and Exocytosis
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Which of the following are the three main types of endocytosis?
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Pinocytosis, exocytosis, and phagocytosis
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Phagocytosis, exocytosis, and pinocytosis
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Phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis
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Receptor-mediated endocytosis, exocytosis, and pinocytosis
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Begin by understanding the concept of endocytosis, which is a cellular process where cells engulf external substances, bringing them into the cell.
Identify the types of endocytosis. The three main types are phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis.
Phagocytosis involves the engulfing of large particles or cells, often used by immune cells to capture pathogens.
Pinocytosis is the process of taking in liquid substances, allowing the cell to sample the extracellular environment.
Receptor-mediated endocytosis is a selective process where specific molecules are brought into the cell via receptors on the cell surface.
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