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the edoplasmic reticulum is a system of interconnected tubes and vessels through out the cell. its function is to carry and distribute lipids through out the cell but also to metabolize carbohydrates and steroids. hope i helped. =) <3

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Describe the role of the Golgi apparatus?

The Golgi apparatus is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids that are synthesized in the cell. It acts as a distribution center by receiving molecules from the endoplasmic reticulum and then packaging them into vesicles for transport to their final destination within the cell or outside of it. Additionally, the Golgi apparatus plays a crucial role in the synthesis of certain carbohydrates and the formation of lysosomes.


What are the eight organelles and their functions?

Nucleus - contains genetic material and controls cell activities. Mitochondria - produces energy through cellular respiration. Chloroplasts - site of photosynthesis in plant cells. Endoplasmic reticulum - involved in protein and lipid synthesis. Golgi apparatus - packages and distributes proteins. Lysosomes - contain enzymes for digestion and waste removal. Vacuoles - store water, nutrients, and waste products. Ribosomes - involved in protein synthesis.


What is Endoplasmic reticulm?

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a network of membrane-bound tubules and vesicles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. It plays a key role in protein and lipid synthesis, as well as detoxification processes. There are two types of ER: smooth ER, which is involved in lipid synthesis, and rough ER, which has ribosomes attached to its surface and is involved in protein synthesis.


What organelle is found in all cells?

Cells are generally divided into two types of cells. Eukaryotic (generally mulitcellular organisms like humans and palm trees) and Prokaryotic (generally single celled organisms, like bacteria). All Eukaryotic cells will be a little more complicated, having membrane-bound organelles (these are your cells "organs" such as the mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulm, just for starters) and a defined nucleus. All Eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus. Prokaryotic cells, however are a different story. Prokaryotic cells are very simple and contain no membrane-bound organelles-- not even a nucleus! Instead the DNA floats freely in an area of the cell known as the nucleoid region. The two things that both Eukarotes and Prokaryotes have in common are: 1) Both have a semi-permeable plasma membrane 2) Both have ribosomes, though the structure of the ribosomes is very different (interestingly enough, bactieral ribosomes are found int he mitochondrian of Eukaryotic cells-- but that's another story...) * All cells also have cytoplasm which is also considered an organelle


The stage if the cell cycle where the cell grows replicated DNA and prepares for division is called?

The stage of the cell cycle where the cell grows, replicates its DNA, and prepares for division is called the interphase. This stage consists of three subphases: G1 (first gap phase), S (synthesis phase), and G2 (second gap phase). During interphase, the cell prepares itself for cell division by ensuring that it has proper nutrients and energy for the upcoming process.