Endoplasmic Reticulum
The Endoplasmic Reticulums are structures within cells that are responsible for manufacturing and transporting different proteins and other substances within cells. There are two types - the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum and the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum. Each have a different purpose in cells, and are used to manufacture different kinds of substances.
The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum is a structure that is composed of membranes that is responsible for synthesizing steroids within cells and breaking down toxins in the liver. This structure is sometimes abbreviated SER.
The Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum is another structure composed of membranes. It is very similar to the smooth endoplasmic reticulum but is covered in ribosomes to synthesize proteins that give it a rough appearance. It plays a role in synthesizing compounds for the cell.
Click on the links below to learn more about each kind of endoplasmic reticulum:
The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum is a structure that is composed of membranes that is responsible for synthesizing steroids within cells and breaking down toxins in the liver. This structure is sometimes abbreviated SER.
The Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum is another structure composed of membranes. It is very similar to the smooth endoplasmic reticulum but is covered in ribosomes to synthesize proteins that give it a rough appearance. It plays a role in synthesizing compounds for the cell.
Click on the links below to learn more about each kind of endoplasmic reticulum:
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