Active transport mechanisms and Cytoplasm and Cell interactions
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Endocytosis | engulf large substances into the cell using vesicles |
Phagocytosis | engulfs large particles and is used by immune cells |
Pinocytosis | takes in fluids and dissolved substances |
Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis | targets specific molecules using cell surface receptors
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Cytosol | watery fluid with dissolved nutrients, ions, and proteins |
Organelles | Tiny Structures that perform specific cell functions |
Cytoskeleton | Protein network that supports shape and movement |
Nuclear Envelope | regulates entry/exit |
Nucleolus | makes ribosomes for protein synthesis. |