Question

What is phagocytosis and pinocytosis?

Answer 1

During phagocytosis substances are taken up in solid form. cells which involve in this process are said to be phagocytes and said to be phagocytic. (eg- wbc ).

Cells take in liquids continuosly through microscopic capillary structures on their cell membranes. this method of transport of substances is called pinocytosis

Answer 2

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What is phagocytosis and pinocytosis ?

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PHAGOCYTOSIS :-

Intake of solid food substances by plasmalemma in the form of vesicles which give rise to Phagosome is called Phagocytosis.

• It is also called cell eating.

PINOCYTOSIS :- Intake of fluid substances by plasmalemma in the form of vesicles which give rise to Pinosome is called Pinocytosis.

• It is also called Cell drinking.

Phagocytosis and pinocytosis are the types of endocytosis.

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