The process by which a cell uses ATP to enclose a substance in its membrane, by forming a vacuole and engulfing it, is called ______.

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Endocytosis is the process by which a cell engulfs a substance by forming a vesicle or vacuole around it. This process requires the use of ATP, and is an active transport mechanism. Facilitated diffusion, diffusion, and osmosis do not involve the engulfment of a substance by the cell membrane.

The Process by Which a Cell Uses ATP to Enclose