Question

Pinocytosis and phagocytosis are absent in

• A. Prokaryotic cells
• B. Eukaryotic animal cells
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Prokaryotic cells

Pinocytosis refers to intake of liquid by an animal cell, whereas, phagocytosis means the intake of solids by an animal cell. Pinocytosis is also called cell drinking, whereas, phagocytosis is called cell eating. Pinocytosis and phagocytosis are not shown by cells enclosed within a cell wall like plant cells and prokaryotic cells.

So, the correct answer is option A.