Which of the following statements regarding endocytosis or exocytosis is correct?
A)Endocytosis is a method by which large molecules may be secreted from a cell.
B)Exocytosis is a method by which large molecules may be secreted from a cell.
C)Pinocytosis is a form of endocytosis;phagocytosis is a type of exocytosis.
D)Pinocytosis is a form of exocytosis;phagocytosis is a type of endocytosis.
E)Pinocytosis and phagocytosis are both types of exocytosis.

Question

Which of the following statements regarding endocytosis or exocytosis is correct?
A)Endocytosis is a method by which large molecules may be secreted from a cell.
B)Exocytosis is a method by which large molecules may be secreted from a cell.
C)Pinocytosis is a form of endocytosis;phagocytosis is a type of exocytosis.
D)Pinocytosis is a form of exocytosis;phagocytosis is a type of endocytosis.
E)Pinocytosis and phagocytosis are both types of exocytosis.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Exocytosis is the process by which large molecules are secreted from a cell. Endocytosis is the opposite process, by which large molecules are brought into the cell. Pinocytosis and phagocytosis are both types of endocytosis, not exocytosis.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Endocytosis or Exocytosis Is