Intake of a Specific Molecule from the Extracellular Compartment by a Cell

Question

Intake of a specific molecule from the extracellular compartment by a cell occurs through
A)phagocytosis.
B)exocytosis.
C)receptor-mediated endocytosis.
D)apoptosis.

Accepted Answer

Intake of a specific molecule from the extracellular compartment by a cell occurs through receptor-mediated endocytosis. This involves the binding of specific molecules to receptor proteins on the cell surface, followed by internalization and transport of the molecules into the cell. Options A, B, and D are not relevant to the process of specific molecule intake from the extracellular compartment.