Which of the following ion plays a role in exocytosis?
Correct Answer: Calcium
Description: Ans. C CalciumRef: Ganong 25th edition, P 46* Exocytosis is a calcium dependent process where vesicles containing material for export are targeted to the cell membrane.* This area of fusion then breaks down leaving the contents of vesicle outside the cell membrane intact.* The reverse of exocytosis is called as endocytosis and is mediated by the protein Clathrin.
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