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  • Endocytosis: Understanding Cellular Transport Mechanisms
    The transport of substances from the outside to inside a cell by vesicle is called endocytosis.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Endocytosis is a process where the cell membrane folds inward, engulfing the substance to be transported.

    * This creates a small, membrane-bound sac called a vesicle that carries the substance into the cell.

    There are three main types of endocytosis:

    * Phagocytosis: Engulfing large particles, like bacteria or cellular debris.

    * Pinocytosis: Engulfing fluids and small molecules, like nutrients.

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

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