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  • Endocytosis: How Cells Take Material into the Cell
    The process of cells entering the plasma membrane is called endocytosis.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Endocytosis is a cellular process where cells take in substances from their external environment by engulfing them in a portion of their plasma membrane.

    * This membrane then pinches off, forming a vesicle that carries the substance into the cell's interior.

    There are three main types of endocytosis:

    * Phagocytosis: The cell engulfs large particles like bacteria or cellular debris.

    * Pinocytosis: The cell takes in fluids and dissolved solutes.

    * Receptor-mediated endocytosis: Specific molecules bind to receptors on the cell surface, triggering the formation of a vesicle.

    Let me know if you'd like more details on any of these processes!

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