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Why is endocytosis found in animals only?

The process by which cells engulf food is called endocytosis. The flexiblility of plasma membrane helps the cell to engulf in food and other substances from its external environment. This is possible only when plasma membrane is in direct contact with external medium which happens only in the case of animals. In the case of plants, plasma membrane is covered with a wall.


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