Endocytosis

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocytosis)

Endocytosis is an energy-using process by which cells absorb molecules (such as proteins) by engulfing them. It is used by all cells of the body because most substances important to them are large polar molecules that cannot pass through the hydrophobic plasma or cell membrane. (Wikipedia)

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07-Jun-2013

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