Campbell Biology in Focus
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Rebecca Orr
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Chapter 5.5, Problem 1CC
As a cell grows, its plasma membrane expands. Does this involve endocytosis or exocytosis? Explain.
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