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The prefix exo- means “out of” and the prefix endo- means “taking in”. How do these meanings relate to the meaning of exocytosis and endocytosis?

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Answer:

Cytosis is is the transportion of large quantities of molecules into and out of cells. If exo means out of, that means the molecules are moving out of the cell. Endocytosis is when molecules move into the cell.

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User Barzee
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Answer:

The prefix “endo” means

✔ in

.

The prefix “exo” means

✔ out

.

✔ Homeostasis

is the state of maintaining a stable internal environment despite changing external conditions.

for yall on egde.

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