When whole cells or large molecules in solution are engulfed by a cell, this endocytosis is specifically termed ______.

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Phagocytosis is the specific term used for the process of engulfing larger particles or even whole cells by the cell. Pinocytosis refers to the engulfment of smaller dissolved molecules, while facilitated diffusion and transport refer to the passive transport of molecules across membranes. Exocytosis, on the other hand, is the process of releasing molecules or particles from a cell.

When Whole Cells or Large Molecules in Solution Are Engulfed