Which of the following methods of transport uses a coated pit to take in a specific type of molecule?
A) passive transport
B) receptor-mediated endocytosis
C) osmosis
D) exocytosis
E) facilitated diffusion

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Receptor-mediated endocytosis involves the use of coated pits, which are areas of the cell membrane that have specific receptors for capturing a particular type of molecule. When these molecules bind to their receptors, the coated pit helps in internalizing them into the cell through the formation of a vesicle. This process is highly selective and efficient for the uptake of certain substances.

Which of the Following Methods of Transport Uses a Coated