Question

Name an entity where pinocytosis occus?

Answer 1

Endocytosis:

1. Endocytosis is a process involving the bulk transport of materials into cells by membranes.
2. It occurs by infolding or extension of the cell surface membrane to form a vesicle or the vacuole.
3. Endocytosis generally occurs by an infolding or extension of the cell surface membrane to form a vesicle.
4. It is generally of two types, namely pinocytosis (cell drinking) and phagocytosis (cell eating).
5. Pinocytosis is referred to as a process by which the cell takes in the fluids along with dissolved small molecules. Pinocytosis is an example of endocytosis and is commonly seen in amoeba.