The clathrin protein involved in carrying out receptor-mediated transport remains with an endosome as it moves deep within the cell and is degraded entirely along with the ingested internal contents.

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The clathrin protein involved in receptor-mediated transport actually dissociates from the endosome before it reaches the lysosome where degradation of the internal contents occurs. The dissociated clathrin protein is then recycled back to the plasma membrane for reuse in future rounds of receptor-mediated transport.

The Clathrin Protein Involved in Carrying Out Receptor-Mediated Transport Remains