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phagocytosis and pinocytosis differ in that
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phagocytosis allows for the transport of larger particles than pinocytosis
one is a type of exocytosis, and one is a type of endocytosis
almost all cells are capable of phagocytosis, while few select cell types are capable of pinocytosis
pinocytosis is more selective than phagocytosis
Phagocytosis is the process by which cells engulf large particles or even whole cells, while pinocytosis is the uptake of fluid - phase substances and small particles. So phagocytosis allows for the transport of larger particles. Both are types of endocytosis. Many cells can perform pinocytosis, and phagocytosis is mainly carried out by specialized cells like macrophages. Phagocytosis can be quite selective as it often targets specific pathogens or debris.
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phagocytosis allows for the transport of larger particles than pinocytosis