YOU!!!!!! lol no I'm just kidding in a cell endoplasmic reticulum is kind of like jello
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The endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. It can be smooth (SER) or rough (RER) depending on the presence of ribosomes. An example of the endoplasmic reticulum in action is in the synthesis and modification of proteins in cells.
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Calcium ions in muscle fibers are stored in the sarcoplasmic reticulum, which is a specialized form of endoplasmic reticulum found in muscle cells. When a muscle is stimulated to contract, the sarcoplasmic reticulum releases calcium ions into the cytoplasm, triggering muscle contraction.
No because if they been connected then it be smooth endoplasmic reticulum or the rough endoplasmic reticulum and it will be one of the both :p
The portion of the endoplasmic reticulum that lacks attached ribosomes is called smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER). It is involved in lipid metabolism, detoxification of drugs and toxins, and calcium storage and release in muscle cells.
there is really no definite size of a smooth endoplasmic reticulum, they range in size. :)
Two types of Endoplasmic Reticuli exists, the rough endoplasmic reticulum and the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. The rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins -{from through}- VIA the ribosomes embedded within its structure. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of lipids and steroids.
A smooth endoplasmic reticulum can be used for transportation. I think there are more functions but I'm not sure what they are. Also, a rough endoplasmic reticulum is just like smooth endoplasmic reticulum except with ribosomes attached.
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
The endoplasmic reticulum is the membranous system that has rough and smooth varieties. The rough endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes that synthesize proteins, while the smooth endoplasmic reticulum plays a role in lipid metabolism and detoxification.