Cells occasionally need to take in or drink large amounts of water, this process is called pinocytosis. How does this process di

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Cells occasionally need to take in or drink large amounts of water, this process is called pinocytosis. How does this process di

ffer from osmosis?
a it is passive transport, and moves against the concentration gradient.
b pinocytosis involves only bacteria, and is rarely observed
c it is active transport, and moves against the concentration gradient.
d it is also called exocytosis

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qwelly [4] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-19T01:28:35+03:00

Answer:

C. It is active transport, and moves against the concentration gradient.

Explanation: Pinocytosis is an active transport in which the molecules move from a low to a more higher concentration gradient. During this process it requires energy to move molecules and the energy used is ATP.