Question

Do endocytosis and exocytosis occur in plant cell regardless the cell wall?

Answer 1

Endocytosis and exocytosis occur in plant cells despite the presence of the rigid cell wall. The processes are associated with the alterations of the plasma membrane and do not involve the cell wall. In particular, there are several types of endocytosis in plants, including clathrin-dependent and membrane microdomain-associated endocytic routes. These endocytic pathways are crucial for nutrient uptake, signaling transduction processes, and plant-microbe interactions.