When a Cell Membrane Actively Surrounds a Solid Substance and Forms

question 103

Short Answer

When a cell membrane actively surrounds a solid substance and forms a vesicle which moves into the cell, this is called ____________.

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Definitions:

Immune System

System associated with protection against pathogens, toxins, and some cancerous cells. In humans, this is an organ system.

Protoplasts

Plant, bacterial, or fungal cells with the cell wall removed, leaving the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and organelles intact.

Transgenic Plants

Plants that have been genetically modified to contain and express genes from other species.

Cell Wall

A rigid layer that lies outside the cell membrane of plants, fungi, and bacteria, providing structural support and protection.