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correctly match the term and definition: endocytosis of a tiny quantity of
extracellular fluid containing solute molecules.
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receptor - mediated endocytosis
phagocytosis
pinocytosis
osmosis
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Receptor - mediated endocytosis: Involves specific receptors and uptake of specific molecules, not just extracellular fluid with solutes.
• Phagocytosis: Is the engulfment of large particles (like bacteria), not tiny amounts of extracellular fluid.
• Pinocytosis: By definition, is the endocytosis of a small quantity of extracellular fluid along with its solute molecules.
• Osmosis: Is the movement of water across a semi - permeable membrane, not endocytosis.

Answer:

C. Pinocytosis