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  • Endocytosis: How Cells Internalize Molecules via Vesicles
    The process where a cell uses a vesicle to move molecules into the cell is called endocytosis.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Endocytosis: This is the process where the cell membrane folds inward, engulfing the molecules and forming a vesicle around them. This vesicle then pinches off and moves the molecules into the cytoplasm of the cell.

    There are three main types of endocytosis:

    * Phagocytosis: This is the process where the cell engulfs large particles, like bacteria or cellular debris.

    * Pinocytosis: This process involves taking in fluids and small dissolved molecules.

    * Receptor-mediated endocytosis: This is a more specific process where the cell takes in specific molecules by binding to receptors on the cell surface.

    Let me know if you want to learn more about any of these processes!

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