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Describe the 3 types of endocytosis.

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Phagocytosis - pseudopods are used to engulf large molecules or entire cells; performed specialized white blood cells and amoeba, not specific

Pinocytosis - cell membrane pinches inward and surrounds fluid containing solutes, not specific

Receptor-mediated endocytosis - chemical (LDL carrying cholesterol) binds to receptor protein before being brought into the cell; specific

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