Receptor mediated endocytosis

A. involves formation of caveolae that are enriched in cholesterol and caveolin.
B. depends on formation of clathrin coated pits that pinch off.
C. depends on formation of clathrin coated pits that pinch off and is used to internalize molecules such as hormones, growth factors, iron, and cholesterol.
D. is used to internalize molecules such as hormones, growth factors, iron, and cholesterol.
E. is typically used to internalize plasma membranes added by exocytosis.


Answer: C

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