Q. Phagocytosis and pinocytosis are collectively termed as

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Solution:

The inward transport of molecule is called endocytosis. Phagocytosis is a type of endocytosis whereby certain cells and unicellular organisms are capable of ingesting and digesting solid material. Pinocytosis is a type of endocyrosis whereby cells are capable of ingesting liquid food.