Endoplasmic Reticulum Flashcards
1
Q
Endoplasmic reticulum consists of…
A
a system of interconnected folded flattened sacs
2
Q
Endoplasmic reticulum is continuous with the…
A
nuclear membrane
3
Q
State the types of E.R
A
- Rough endoplasmic reticulum
2. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
4
Q
State the differences of smooth & rough E.R
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Smooth E.R has ribosomes attached on surface while rough E.R does not have
5
Q
Endoplasmic reticulum is the ……………. system within the cell
A
Transport system
6
Q
E.R provides a …
A
- wide surface for enzyme attachment
2. biochemical reactions
7
Q
What does rough E.R transports?
A
Protein synthesised by ribosomes
8
Q
Function of smooth E.R
A
- Synthesizes and transports glycerol and lipids
2. Carries out the detoxification of drugs and metabolic by-products
