What does an endoplasmic reticulum do in an animal cell?

Answer 1

The endoplasmic reticulum is the cell's interconnected network of vesicles and tubules, which enables transport and processing of proteins.

Answer 2

The organelle known as endoplasmic reticulum (ER) functions as a protein-packaging system in an animal cell. Proteins are folded by ER and are then moved to the Golgi apparatus for further transport throughout the cell.

Answer 3

The endoplasmic reticulum (or ER) is an organelle in a cell. The ER is divided into two types--Rough and Smooth ER. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum is important in the synthesis and transport of proteins. The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum makes lipids and is involved in drug detoxification. The ER works with the Golgi apparatus and ribosomes.

Answer 4

The endoplasmic reticulum is typically divided into two sections based upon morphology. The rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER or RER) has numerous ribosomes associated with it and is a main site of amino acid chain production(the first step of protein synthesis) in the cell. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER or SER) functions to fold the amino acid chains from the RER into the proper shape for a protein and to "finish" them with non-amino acid components such as ions.

Answer 5

Depends on which Endoplasmic reticulum! The Rough endoplasmic reticula synthesize proteins because of the ribosomes that are studded on it's surface, while smooth endoplasmic reticula synthesize lipids and steroids, metabolize carbohydrates and steroids, and regulates calcium concentration, and attachment of receptors on cell membrane proteins.

Answer 6

it carries various materials from one section of the cell to another

Answer 7

The endoplasimic reticulum is located in the cytoplasm of Eukaryotic cells. It acts as a passageway for transpoting proteins and other materials around the cell.

Answer 8

transports materials into the nucleus