LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Pinocytosis (“pino” means “to drink”) is a process by which the cell takes in the fluids along with dissolved small molecules. In this process, the cell membrane folds and creates small pockets and captures the cellular fluid and dissolved substances.

Detailed explanation-2: -An example of pinocytosis is observed in the microvilli of the small intestine to absorb nutrients from the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract. Similarly, it is also observed in cells in the ducts of the kidneys during the formation of urine.