Endocytosis:
A)releases material in the form of phagosomes.
B)is the process of taking materials into the cell.
C)directs material to the endoplasmic reticulum.
D)uses simple diffusion move material across the plasma membrane.

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Endocytosis is the process by which substances are taken up by the cell through invagination of the plasma membrane. This process can occur in various forms, such as phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis. It is an active process that requires energy and plays an essential role in nutrient uptake, ion transport, and the removal of cellular debris.