What is exocytosis and endocytosis?

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Endocytosis is the process by which a cell actively takes materials inside it, whereas exocytosis is a process which is essentially the reverse of endocytosis. In this process, exudation of secretions or waste materials from the cell takes place through the plasma membrane.

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