A nursing infant is able to obtain disease-fighting antibodies, which are large protein molecules, from its mother's milk. These molecules probably enter the cells lining the baby's digestive tract via _____.

A. osmosis
B. active transport
C. endocytosis
D. passive transport


Answer: C. endocytosis

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