Cellular biology – endoplasmic reticulum Flashcards
Endoplasmic reticulum
A membrane factory that specializes in the synthesis and transport of protein and lipid components of most of the cells organelles
Endoplasmic reticulum structure
Consists of a network of tubular or saclike channels (cisternae) that extend throughout the cytoplasm and a continuous with the outer nuclear membrane
Folded membranes the form the cisternae The endoplasmic reticulum…
Maybe rough or smooth granular or agranular
Rough endoplasmic reticulum is rough because…
Ribosomes and ribonucleic protein particles are attached to it
Some of the proteins synthesized by ribosomes remain in the endoplasmic reticulum others…
Are used to construct membranes Of the cell and of other organelles like the golgi complex, lysosomes, peroxisome’s and the nucleus
The Endoplasmic reticulum Responsible for much of the cells…
Protein synthesis and folding, and a new role is sensing cellular stress
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum Do not contain…
Ribosomes or Ribonucleoprotein particles
Membranous surfaces of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum contain…
Enzymes involved in the synthesis of steroid hormones and are responsible for a variety of reactions required to remove toxic substances from the cell
The endoplasmic reticulum communicates with…
The golgi complex And interacts with other organelles, particularly lysosomes and peroxisomes