Pinocytosis and active transport are similar because both processes

Increase absorption

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Require energy

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Depend upon cyclosis

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All of the above

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The correct option is B Require energy
Pinocytosis is bulk intake of fluid, ions and molecules through development of small endocytotic vesicles of 100 to 200 nanometers in diameter. ATP, calcium ions, fibrillar protein clathrin and contractile protein actin are required. Fluid phase pinocytosis is called as 'Cell Drinking'.
Active transport occurs with the help of energy input usually against concentration gradient. Cell membranes possess carriers and gated channels for active transport.

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Assertion: Both facilitated diffusion and active transport are mediated through membrane proteins.

Reason: Only active transport is selective in action.

Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer.

I. Carrier proteins are needed by both facilitated diffusion and active transport and are sensitive to inhibitors that react with the protein.

II. Different types of proteins present in the membrane play a major role in both active as well as passive transport.

III. The carrier proteins needed by facilitated and active transport are specific.

IV. There is no need of energy to pump molecule against a concentration gradient in active transport.

V. Transport rate reaches the saturation point when all the active proteins are used.

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