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A protist that you observed in lab gains nutrients by absorbing small, liquid droplets. Which term best describes this metabolic process?(1 point)
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photosynthesis
photosynthesis

decomposition
decomposition

pinocytosis
pinocytosis

phagocytosis

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pinocytosis

Explanation: pinocytosis ("cell drinking") is endocytosis of small liquid droplets and dissolved solutes. Phagocytosis is ingestion of larger particles or cells.