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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is responsible for various cellular functions, primarily related to lipid synthesis, metabolism, and detoxification. It plays a key role in the production of lipids, including phospholipids and cholesterol, which are essential for cell membrane formation. Additionally, the SER is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and the detoxification of drugs and poisons. Unlike the rough endoplasmic reticulum, it lacks ribosomes on its surface, giving it a smooth appearance.
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What are the functions of the rough endoplasmic reticum?
Providing surface for protein synthesis.Production of phospholipids.
What organelle acts as the highway to transport proteins?
endoplasmic reticulum
Transport of molecules within animal cells occurs in the what?
the Endoplasmic reticulum
Name the two kinds of endoplasmic reticulum?
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.
What organelles is covered in ribosome?
Type your answer here... Rough endoplasmic reticulum
The organelle that can be described as the cell's circulatory system?
endoplasmic reticum
What are the functions of the rough endoplasmic reticum?
Providing surface for protein synthesis.Production of phospholipids.
What is the plural form of endoplasmic reticulum?
The plural form of endoplasmic reticulum is endoplasmic reticula.
What organelle acts as the highway to transport proteins?
endoplasmic reticulum
Is the endoplasmic reticulum connected to the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
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
Is the endoplasmic reticulum in an animal cell?
the endoplasmic reticulum is in both plant and animal cells. there is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) and then there is the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)
What color is a endoplasmic reticulum?
the endoplasmic reticulum is transparent
How does Endoplasmic function?
endoplasmic reticulum is divided into two parts that are smooth endoplasmic reticulum and rough endoplasmic reticulum.It is the network of membranes which provide skeletal framework to the cell.
Transport of molecules within animal cells occurs in the what?
the Endoplasmic reticulum
Name the two kinds of endoplasmic reticulum?
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.
Cells delivery system?
Endoplasmic Reticulum.
What is another word for endoplasmic reticulum?
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
