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The intake of liquid food by membrane is called as
The intake of liquid food by membrane is called as
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The correct option is A Pinocytosis
Pinocytosis refers to intake of liquid by an animal cell by the cellular invagination whereas phagocytosis means 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. The process is commonly shown by protist like amoeba.
Pinocytosis refers to intake of liquid by an animal cell by the cellular invagination whereas phagocytosis means 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. The process is commonly shown by protist like amoeba.
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