Mechanisms of Transport

AP Biology· difficulty 3/5

The cellular uptake of large particles (e.g., bacteria) by engulfment is called

A
$Phagocytosis$
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B
$Receptor-mediated endocytosis$
C
$Exocytosis$
D
$Pinocytosis$

Explanation

Phagocytosis ("cell eating") engulfs solid particles. Pinocytosis is "cell drinking" of fluid; receptor-mediated is selective uptake.

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