Question

The endocytosis happens in the apical surface and the exocytosis happens in the basolateral surface.

(a) True

(b) Fals

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I would like to ask this question from Extracellular Matrix and Cell Interactions in portion Extracellular Matrix and Cell Interactions of Cell Biology

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) True

Best explanation: The apical surface which is exposed to the lumen helps in the transport of materials inside the cell. The basolateral surface which is at the sides of the helps in the transport of materials outside the cell.