Endocytosis and Exocytosis are Means of Transport Used By

Question

Endocytosis and exocytosis are means of transport used by
A) bacteria.
B) eukaryotes.
C) archaea.
D) all prokaryotes.
E) nothing; no cells use both processes.

Accepted Answer

Endocytosis and exocytosis are mechanisms used by eukaryotic cells for transporting materials in and out of the cell. Prokaryotic cells do not have membrane-bound organelles and hence do not have these transport mechanisms. Archaea are prokaryotes and hence do not use these mechanisms. Bacteria may have mechanisms similar to endocytosis and exocytosis, but they are not considered true endocytosis and exocytosis because they lack membrane-bound organelles.