Endocytosis vs. Phagocytosis: Understanding the Cellular Processes
Cells are the fundamental units of life, and they carry out a variety of complex processes to maintain their structure and function. One such process is the uptake of external materials, which is essential for nutrient acquisition, waste removal, and immune defense. Two important mechanisms involved in this process are endocytosis and phagocytosis. Both endocytosis and phagocytosis are types of cellular engulfment, where the cell membrane invaginates and surrounds extracellular material, forming a vesicle that is then transported into the cell’s interior....