Answer to Question #265659 in Cell Biology for Hutchii

Question

What are the similarities and differences between endocytosis and exocytosis?

Answer 1

The main similarity include that both exocytosis and endocytosis are involved in transporting big molecules across the membrane using a vesicle and needs energy. The basic differences are thus that : 1) Endocytosis brings materials to the inside of the cell while exocytosis takes them out.