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Which term identifies the process used by the cell to bring in large molecules?

osmosis

exocytosis

endocytosis

homeostasis

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Answer:

The correct answer will be-endocytosis

Step-by-step explanation:

A cell posses hydrophobic layer called plasma membrane which contains transmembrane proteins to transport the molecules in and out of the cells. These trans-membrane proteins allow only the passage of small molecules like ions, glucose.

But the macro-molecules having high molecular weight cannot pass the plasma membrane so they can enter the cell by a complex process called endocytosis.

The endocytosis helps engulf the large molecule by surrounding the particle and then invagination of the plasma membrane inside the cell-mediated by clathrin-coated proteins.

Thus, endocytosis is the correct answer.

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Endocytosis is the process  used by the cell to bring in large molecules.
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