Pronunciation: /ˌɛndoʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/
noun a type of active transport in which a cell takes in molecules and particulate matter by engulfing them in an energy-using process
A1 Endocytosis is a process where cells absorb molecules by engulfing them.
A2 During endocytosis, cells take in substances by wrapping them in a portion of the cell membrane.
B1 Endocytosis plays a crucial role in the uptake of nutrients and removal of waste in cells.
B2 There are different types of endocytosis, such as phagocytosis and pinocytosis, each serving specific functions in cellular processes.
C1 The regulation of endocytosis is complex and involves intricate signaling pathways within the cell.
C2 Researchers are studying the molecular mechanisms underlying endocytosis to better understand its role in cellular homeostasis.
formal Endocytosis is a cellular process in which substances are brought into a cell through the engulfment of the cell membrane.
informal I learned in biology class that endocytosis is how cells take in nutrients.
slang Endocytosis is like when a cell eats something by wrapping its membrane around it.
figurative Just like how endocytosis allows a cell to take in molecules, sometimes we need to absorb new information in a similar way.
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