Question
Differentiate between the following:
Endocytosis and exocytosis.
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Answer
Endocytosis | Exocytosis | ||
1. | It is the process of ingestion of substances by the cell through plasma membrane. | 1. | It the process of expel molecules outside the cell. |
2. | It involves the formation of vesicles containing the substances. | 2. | In exocytosis, the vesicles containing the waste substances fuse with the plasma membrane. |
3. | Endocytosis helps to bring molecules inside the cells. | 3. | Release enzymes, hormones, proteins and glucose to be used in other parts of the body. |
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