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First observed in Amoeba. Later discovered to occure in a variery of other prokayroes and eukaryotes, including human immune system cells

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The difference between pinocytosis and receptor-mediated endocytosis is that?

pinocytosis is a non-specific process where the cell engulfs extracellular fluid and particles, while receptor-mediated endocytosis is a selective process that relies on specific receptors binding to ligands for internalization. Receptor-mediated endocytosis is more efficient and targeted compared to pinocytosis.


What form of transport is not a form of passive transport?

Active transport requires energy to move substances across a cell membrane against their concentration gradient, whereas passive transport does not require energy and relies on the concentration gradient. Examples of active transport include the sodium-potassium pump and endocytosis.


Something that relies on something else for survival?

Parasitism is a relationship in which one organism (parasite) relies on another organism (host) for survival by deriving nutrients at the host's expense. This dependency allows the parasite to thrive at the expense of the host, often causing harm or damage.


What process does cholesterol enter the cell?

Cholesterol enters the cell through receptor-mediated endocytosis. It binds to specific receptors on the cell membrane, forming a complex that is then taken into the cell through endocytosis. Once inside, the cholesterol is released and can be used for various cellular functions.


What is endocytosis describe how they work?

Endocytosis is a cellular process in which cells absorb molecules (such as proteins) by engulfing them into vesicles formed from the cell membrane. There are different types of endocytosis such as phagocytosis (engulfing solid particles), pinocytosis (engulfing liquid components), and receptor-mediated endocytosis (specific molecules are taken up after binding to receptors on the cell surface). Once the vesicle is formed, it moves to the interior of the cell for further processing.

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The difference between pinocytosis and receptor-mediated endocytosis is that?

pinocytosis is a non-specific process where the cell engulfs extracellular fluid and particles, while receptor-mediated endocytosis is a selective process that relies on specific receptors binding to ligands for internalization. Receptor-mediated endocytosis is more efficient and targeted compared to pinocytosis.


What is it when fresh water moves into a single celled organism?

endocytosis


Which form of endocytosis involves a receptor?

Receptor-mediated endocytosis is the form of endocytosis that involves specific receptors on the cell membrane binding to ligands for internalization. This process allows for selective uptake of specific molecules into the cell.


How does a large molecule or even a small organism get inside a cell's plasma membrane?

Endocytosis


What is an organism called that relies on another organism for its food and energy source?

i think it is a decomposer


What organism relies on others organism for food and energy?

a consumer- eg. herbivore, carnivore, etc.


An organism living in or on another organism is what?

A parasite if it relies on the host for food. Fungi.Or (in botany) an epiphyte, where it only relies on the host for physical support. e.g Vines, perching orchids,


Which organism in the estuary relies on the sun to make food?

the answer is c


Which processes involves specific membrane receptors?

receptor-mediated endocytosis


What organism relies on photons to excite electrons within its membranes?

Photroph


What organism relies directly on the Brazil nut as a source of food?

agouti


How do large food particles enter a single cell organism?

larger particles get into a cell using endocytosis/phagocytosis