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if you were a very thirsty cell, which process would you use to take in…

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if you were a very thirsty cell, which process would you use to take in some nutrients secreted by one of your neighbors? multiple choice phagocytosis receptor - mediated endocytosis exocytosis

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Phagocytosis is for engulfing large particles like bacteria. Exocytosis is for releasing substances out of the cell. Receptor - mediated endocytosis is a specific way for cells to take in nutrients and other molecules from the extracellular environment, which is suitable for a cell taking in nutrients secreted by a neighbor.

Answer:

B. Receptor - mediated endocytosis