Match the following with the descriptions below.

A. Phagocytosis
B. Pinocytosis
C. Passive absorption
D. Facilitated diffusion
E. Active absorption


A. Uptake of nutrients in which solid particles are engulfed by the absorptive cell; requires energy
B. Uptake of nutrients in which liquids are engulfed by the absorptive cell; requires energy
C. Movement of nutrients down a concentration gradient; requires no carrier and no energy
D. Movement of nutrients down a concentration gradient; requires a carrier, but does not require energy
E. Movement of nutrients against a concentration gradient; requires a carrier and energy

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