Endoplasmic Reticulum Flashcards
1
Q
what does reticulum mean
A
net-like structure
2
Q
function of ER
A
forms a network of inter-connecting membrane bound compartments in cell
3
Q
What are the 2 types of endoplasmic reticulum
A
rough and smooth, RER and SER
4
Q
Quantity of ER in a cell depends on
A
how active the cell is, more active the more ER
5
Q
why is RER called rough
A
due to it being studded with ribosomes
6
Q
function of RER
A
vital role in synthesis of proteins to be inserted in membrane or secreted
7
Q
function of SER
A
processing of proteins produced by RER, most cells have little SER(few exceptions)
