Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
a. Receptor-mediated endocytosis 1. In this, the plasma membrane binds to a large particle and extends to engulf it.
b. Potocytosis 2. It is a mechanism for selective uptake of the ligands in clathrin-coated pits.
c. Phagocytosis 3. In this, small areas of plasma membrane, bearing specific receptors for a small molecule or ion invaginate to form caveolae.

  1. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3

  2. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  3. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1

  4. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  5. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Receptor-mediated endocytosis is a mechanism for selective uptake of the ligands in clathrin-coated pits. In potocytosis, small areas of plasma membrane, bearing specific receptors for a small molecule or ion invaginate to form caveolae. In phagocytosis, the plasma membrane binds to a large particle and extends to engulf it.

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