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Pinocytosis
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Phagocytosis
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It is a type of endocytosis in which the cell takes up liquid droplets of small size (0.1-0.2 μm in diameter)
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It is a type of endocytosis in which the cell takes up large particles (1-2 μm in diameter)
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It is also called as Cell drinking
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It is also called as Cell eating
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Formation of pinosome takes place
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Formation of phagosome takes place
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Example: Uptake of extra cellular fluids like enzymes, hormones by the cells
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Example: Engulfment of bacteria by WBC’s
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