The process by which a cell imports large particles by enclosing them in vesicles pinched off from the plasma membrane is called

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The process described where a cell imports large particles by enclosing them in vesicles pinched off from the plasma membrane is phagocytosis. Exocytosis is the opposite process where a cell exports large particles or molecules through vesicles fusing with the plasma membrane. Pinocytosis is a similar process but involves the uptake of fluid or small molecules rather than large particles. Nutrient cytosis is not a recognized scientific term.

The Process by Which a Cell Imports Large Particles by Enclosing