Matt is studying how the protein transferrin enters cells. He examines cells that have taken up transferrin, and finds clathrin-coated vesicles. What mechanism was used to take transferrin into the cell?

A. Receptor-mediator endocytosis
B. Phagocytosis
C. Exocytosis
D. Pinocytosis


Answer: A

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