Large substances can move across the cell membrane by bulk transport either into or out of the cell. What is the name of the process a cell uses to surround and engulf a particle to create a vesicle to bring it into the cell?

Exocytosis

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Endocytosis

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Osmosis

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Simple diffusion

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Facilitated diffusion

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Solution

The correct option is B Endocytosis
The term endocytosis refers to invagination of a small region of the plasma membrane, forming an intracellular membrane-bound vesicle. The process involving uptake of macromolecules and fluid droplets is known as endocytosis. Thus option B is the correct answer.

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