Ch. 5-2.3.2


Endocytosis

endo-inside cell
uses vacuole
i.e. amoeba
	engulfs food
		surrounds it
2 kinds
	phagocytosis
		phago-to eat
		"cell eating"
		take in large solid substance
	pinocytosis
		pino-drink
		"cell drinking"
		taking in fluids/liquids
reduces amount of cell membrane
	cell would shrink
	smooth endoplasmic reticulum(ER) produces more membrane
diagram of endocytosis







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