What is the primary method used in autophagy?
Cell division
Cell fusion
Cell recycling
Cell enlargement
Answer
Cell recycling, known as autophagy, is the primary method used by cells to maintain homeostasis and adapt to stress. During autophagy, damaged or unnecessary cellular components are sequestered into double-membrane vesicles called autophagosomes, which fuse with lysosomes to degrade the contents and recycle the resulting molecules back into the cell for reuse. This process plays a crucial role in cellular health, development, and aging.
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