Which of the following statements best describes receptor-mediated endocytosis?
A) It is a highly selective process that is the main mechanism for insulin entrance into body cells.
B) It occurs mainly in phagocytic white blood cells.
C) It is a passive transport process.
D) It is important for absorption of solutes in the kidneys and intestines.
E) It allows for a non-selective way for cells to "sample" the extracellular environment.

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Receptor-mediated endocytosis is a highly selective process where cells internalize molecules such as hormones, nutrients, and proteins by the inward budding of the plasma membrane, involving receptors specific to the molecules being internalized, such as insulin.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis