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Endocytosis and Exocytosis

Endocytosis and Exocytosis

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components / Endocytosis and Exocytosis / Problem 1

Which of the following statements about receptor-mediated endocytosis is incorrect, and why?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Clathrin-coated pits form on the plasma membrane to concentrate specific receptor-ligand complexes.

B

The adaptin protein complex is essential for the recruitment of clathrin to the plasma membrane.

C

Dynamin is required for the scission of clathrin-coated vesicles from the plasma membrane.

D

Caveolae-mediated endocytosis involves the clathrin and adaptin complex for vesicle formation.

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