Taking in liquid material into the cells is known as_________?
Correct answer: B. Pinocytosis
- A. Phagocytosis
- B. Pinocytosis
- C. Exocytosis
- D. Both a and b
Explanation
Pinocytosis is the form of endocytosis in which a cell membrane surrounds and takes in extracellular fluid and dissolved substances. Students commonly choose phagocytosis because both are forms of endocytosis, but phagocytosis takes in large solid particles rather than liquid.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Animal and Plant Cell
Animal and plant cells share a plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, ribosomes, mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum, but plant cells also have a cellulose cell wall, chloroplasts and a large permanent vacuole. Questions cover organelle structure and function, differences between the two cell types, and how membranes control movement of substances.
Practise Cell Structure and Function
2,478 free Cell Structure and Function MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Biology questions like this
Biology is on 8 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Animal and Plant Cell questions
A structure formed by groups of similar cells organized into loose sheetsor bundles performing similar functions is called as________?
Out of total organisms on earth, _____________are vascular plants?
Pollen grains in pinus have __________ for dispersal through wind?
Amoeba can move with the help of?
Study of insects is called_________?
What is the branch of biology in which structure and function of tissues are studied___________?