Which specific type of transport is taking place in diagram 3?

Endocytosis Without Text Labels

a
pinocytosis
b
passive transport
c
endocytosis
d
phagocytosis

1 answer

Without seeing the diagram, I can't provide a definitive answer. However, I can help you differentiate between the transport types you've listed:

  • Pinocytosis: Often called "cell drinking," this is a form of endocytosis where the cell engulfs liquid and small particles.
  • Passive Transport: This is the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy, typically involving diffusion or osmosis.
  • Endocytosis: A general term for the cellular process of engulfing materials from the outside environment into the cell.
  • Phagocytosis: Often referred to as "cell eating," this is a type of endocytosis where the cell engulfs large particles or entities, such as bacteria or dead cell debris.

If the diagram depicts the cell engulfing small amounts of liquid or solutes, it's likely pinocytosis. If it shows the ingestion of large particles, it would be phagocytosis. If no specific details are available, then it might just represent endocytosis in general.

Based on definitions:

  • If the focus is on liquid, choose a. pinocytosis.
  • If it's larger particles, choose d. phagocytosis.

Please refer to the specifics in the diagram for the most accurate answer.