Question

Differentiate between the following:

Endocytosis and exocytosis.

Answer

 
Endocytosis
 
Exocytosis
1.
It is the process of ingestion of substances by the cell through plasma membrane.
1.
It the process of expel molecules outside the cell.
2.
It involves the formation of vesicles containing the substances.
2.
In exocytosis, the vesicles containing the waste substances fuse with the plasma membrane.
3.
Endocytosis helps to bring molecules inside the cells.
3.
Release enzymes, hormones, proteins and glucose to be used in other parts of the body.

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