Match the transport mechanism to the correct description.
-transport of specific, targeted molecules, such as hormones, into a cell
A)diffusion
B)facilitated diffusion
C)osmotic pressure
D)active transport
E)receptor-mediated endocytosis
F)osmosis

Question

Match the transport mechanism to the correct description.
-​transport of specific, targeted molecules, such as hormones, into a cell
A)diffusion
B)facilitated diffusion
C)osmotic pressure
D)active transport
E)receptor-mediated endocytosis
F)osmosis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Receptor-mediated endocytosis is a transport mechanism that involves specific, targeted molecules being taken up by a cell by binding to receptors on the cell surface. This process is often used to transport hormones or other signaling molecules into cells.

Match the Transport Mechanism to the Correct Description