Question

Describe two ways that each of the following pairs are similar with each other and two ways in which they differ from each other.phagocytosis vs. receptor-mediated endocytosis

Answer 1

Phagocytosis and receptor-mediated endocytosis are similar in that both engulf materials into the cell and form internal vesicles, but they differ in selectivity and the types of targets they internalize; phagocytosis is less specific and for larger particles, while receptor-mediated endocytosis is highly specific to molecules with corresponding receptors.

Step-by-step explanation:

Phagocytosis and receptor-mediated endocytosis are both forms of endocytosis, a process where cells internalize substances from their external environment. Similarities between these two processes include: (1) both involve the cell membrane engulfing materials to bring them into the cell, and (2) both result in the formation of an internal vesicle or vacuole. Differences include: (1) phagocytosis typically targets larger particles such as debris or microorganisms and is less selective, whereas receptor-mediated endocytosis is highly selective and targets specific molecules that bind to receptors on the cell surface; (2) phagocytosis involves the cell membrane wrapping around the target and forming a vacuole, whereas receptor-mediated endocytosis involves the formation of a coated pit that pinches off to become a coated vesicle within the cytoplasm.

Answer 2

Phagocytosis is the taking in of large particle into the cells this involves the pinching of the membrane in the process while receptor-mediated endoycytosis is the taking in of large particles as well, it does not involve the pinching of the cell membrane. Specialized receptor proteins on the cell membrane help transport particles into the cell.