Multiple Choice
In the alveoli of the lungs, air crosses into and out of the capillaries by what process?
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6. The Membrane
Introduction to Membrane Transport
Multiple Choice
According to the map above, what kind of large molecule transport is also called the process of cell 'eating'?
A
Phagocytosis
B
Receptor-mediated Endocytosis
C
Exocytosis
D
Pinocytosis
E
Facilitated Diffusion
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Identify the type of membrane transport related to the process of cell 'eating' by examining the categories in the diagram.
Step 2: Notice that membrane transport is divided into Molecular Transport and Bulk Transport, with Bulk Transport further divided into Endocytosis and Exocytosis.
Step 3: Focus on Endocytosis, which is described as 'Enter the cell' and includes three types: Phagocytosis, Pinocytosis, and Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis.
Step 4: Understand the definitions given: Phagocytosis is labeled as 'Cell "eating"', Pinocytosis as 'Cell "drinking"', and Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis involves specific receptors.
Step 5: Conclude that the process of cell 'eating' corresponds to Phagocytosis, which is a type of Endocytosis under Bulk Transport.
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