What is the name of the process by which a cell will uptake large molecules from the extracellular fluid?

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Aisha Charles

Biology

4 January, 16:23

What is the name of the process by which a cell will uptake large molecules from the extracellular fluid?

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Carter Carrillo · Answer 1

The name of the process wherein a cell will take up large molecules from the extracellular fluid is called endocytosis. It is the opposite of exocytosis. From the prefix endo-, it should be associated with taking in something. This process involves cell drinking and cell eating.