Campbell Biology

3rd Edition

ISBN: 9781269937832

Author: Reece, Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Jackson

Publisher: Pearson Custom Publishing

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Chapter 7.5, Problem 1CC

As a cell grows, its plasma membrane expands. Does this involve endocytosis or exocytosis? Explain.

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