Question

question 10 1 pts the difference between pinocytosis and receptor - mediated endocytosis is that... pinocytosis brings only water molecules into the cell, whereas receptor - mediated endocytosis brings in other molecules as well. pinocytosis increases the surface area of the plasma membrane, whereas receptor mediated endocytosis decreases the plasma membrane surface area. pinocytosis is nonselective in the molecules it brings into the cell, where as receptor - mediated endocytosis is highly selective. pinocytosis requires cellular energy, but receptor - mediated endocytosis does not. pinocytosis generally concentrates substances from the extracellular fluid, but receptor - mediated endocytosis does not.

Explanation:

Pinocytosis is a non - specific form of endocytosis where the cell takes in extracellular fluid and whatever solutes are present in it. Receptor - mediated endocytosis involves specific receptors on the cell surface that bind to particular ligands, making it highly selective. Pinocytosis does not just bring in water, both decrease plasma membrane surface area, both require energy, and receptor - mediated endocytosis can concentrate substances.

Answer:

pinocytosis is nonselective in the molecules it brings into the cell, whereas receptor - mediated endocytosis is highly selective.