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  • Endocytosis: How Cells Absorb Nutrients and Water
    The process of a cell taking in food and water is called endocytosis.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Endo- means "inside"

    * -cytosis means "cell movement"

    So, endocytosis literally means "movement inside the cell".

    There are two main types of endocytosis:

    * Phagocytosis: This is the process of engulfing solid particles, like bacteria or food.

    * Pinocytosis: This is the process of taking in liquids, such as water.

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