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A type of endocytosis in which extracellular ligands are targeted to specific cells through their binding to specific cell surface receptors
Microbiology Pharmacist Competitive Exams
Q. A type of endocytosis in which extracellular ligands are targeted to specific cells through their binding to specific cell surface receptors
Ans → receptor-mediated endocytosis
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