Endocytosis
Exocytosis
1.
It involves the uptake of substances by the cell
It involves the release of substance by the cell
2.
It involves formation of vesicles containing the substances (solid or liquid)
In exocytosis, the vesicles containing the substances fuse with the plasma membrane
3.
Example: Engulfment of bacteria by the white blood cells during defense mechanism
Example: Release of hormones out of the cell
