Fig. 13E: Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis - Step 5

(Uptake of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles that transport cholesterol in the blood)

One vesicle recycles the LDL receptor proteins to the cytoplasmic membrane. The other vesicle fuses with lysosomes.

 

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