Molecules that are too large to pass through the pores of a cell membrane may enter the cell by a process known as
A
cyclosis
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B
pinocytosis
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C
hydrolysis
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D
synthesis
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Solution
The correct option is B pinocytosis Pinocytosis
Molecules that are too large to be ingested by cells enter into the cells through the process of pinocytosis. In this process a pinocytosis vesicle is formed around the extracellular material to be ingested.
The vesicle thus formed is then endocytosed into the cell in an energy-dependent process. This process is also known as 'cell drinking' as it mostly deals with liquid molecules.