Endocytosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is endocytosis?
A
It’s the process of capturing a substance outside the cell by engulfing it with a section of its plasma membrane.
The membrane then pinches off to form a vesicle inside the cell containing the ingested substance.
2
Q
Why is endocytosis needed?
A
Some molecules are too large to be taken into a cell by carrier proteins.
3
Q
Fill in the blank: White blood cells use endocytosis to take things like ___________ and _____ _____ so that they can destroy them.
A
Microorganisms (and) dead cells
4
Q
True or False: Endocytosis doesn’t use ATP for energy.
A
False
