Describe the primary mechanisms by which cells import and export macromolecules.

In this outcome we’ll learn about endocytosis and exocytosis.

What You’ll Learn to Do

• Describe endocytosis and identify different varieties of import, including phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis.
• Identify the steps of exocytosis.

Learning Activities

The learning activities for this section include the following:

• Reading: Endocytosis
• Reading: Exocytosis
• Self Check: Kinds of Transport