Question

select all that apply
which of the following are the three main types of endocytosis?

□ phagocytosis

□ exocytosis

□ receptor - mediated endocytosis

□ active transport

□ pinocytosis

□ osmosis

Explanation:

Endocytosis is the process of a cell taking in materials. The three main types are Phagocytosis (cell "eating" large particles), Pinocytosis (cell "drinking" fluid), and Receptor - mediated endocytosis (specific molecules taken in via receptors). Exocytosis is the opposite (cell releasing materials), Active transport is a general transport mechanism, and Osmosis is water diffusion. So the correct ones are Phagocytosis, Receptor - mediated endocytosis, and Pinocytosis.

Answer:

A. Phagocytosis, C. Receptor - mediated endocytosis, E. Pinocytosis