In one form of endocytosis a molecule binds to a specific protein on the cell surface and triggers vesicle formation and endocytosis.What type of transport is this?
A) Pinocytosis
B) Facilitated diffusion
C) Receptor-mediated endocytosis
D) Active exocytosis

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This is receptor-mediated endocytosis, as the molecule is binding to a specific protein (receptor) on the cell surface to trigger the process. Pinocytosis is non-specific endocytosis, and facilitated diffusion and active exocytosis are not relevant to this process.

In One Form of Endocytosis a Molecule Binds to a Specific