Multiple Choice
The mannose 6 phosphate tag is added onto proteins for what region?
13. Intracellular Protein Transport
Lysosomal and Degradation Pathways
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Which of the following terms describes the cell eating itself?
A
Lysosomal degradation
B
Autophagy
C
Phagocytosis
D
Pinocytosis
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Understand the concept of autophagy: Autophagy is a cellular process where cells degrade and recycle their own components. It is often referred to as 'self-eating' and is crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis.
Differentiate between the terms: Autophagy, phagocytosis, and pinocytosis are all processes involving the uptake or degradation of materials, but they occur in different contexts.
Recognize that phagocytosis is the process by which cells engulf large particles or other cells, often used by immune cells to remove pathogens.
Identify that pinocytosis is the process of cells taking in liquid from the surrounding environment, often referred to as 'cell drinking'.
Conclude that the term describing the cell eating itself is autophagy, as it specifically involves the degradation of the cell's own components.
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