What term describes the process by which a cell membrane absorbs liquid substances?

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11 May 2018
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Endocytosis refers to the general process of engulfing material into the cell. Exocytosis is the release of substances from the cell. Phagocytosis involves the intake of solid particles. Pinocytosis specifically describes the uptake of liquid materials by the cell membrane.

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