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What is the mechanism by which cells import specific materials from outside the cell?
What is the mechanism by which cells import specific materials from outside the cell?
Receptor-mediated endocytosis
What is the function of coat proteins in receptor-mediated endocytosis?
What is the function of coat proteins in receptor-mediated endocytosis?
To cover the cytosolic surface of coated pits
What is the process by which cells export materials out of the cell?
What is the process by which cells export materials out of the cell?
Exocytosis
What is the role of the Golgi complex in exocytosis?
What is the role of the Golgi complex in exocytosis?
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What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
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What is the main component of the extracellular cell wall in plant cells?
What is the main component of the extracellular cell wall in plant cells?
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What is the purpose of receptor proteins in receptor-mediated endocytosis?
What is the purpose of receptor proteins in receptor-mediated endocytosis?
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What is the result of the invagination of coated pits in receptor-mediated endocytosis?
What is the result of the invagination of coated pits in receptor-mediated endocytosis?
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What is the main function of coated vesicles in receptor-mediated endocytosis?
What is the main function of coated vesicles in receptor-mediated endocytosis?
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What is the difference between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells in terms of cellular organization?
What is the difference between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells in terms of cellular organization?
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