Endoplasmic Reticulum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Endoplasmic Reticulum?
A
Endo(within) Plasmic(cell) reticulum (network) - A network of folded membranes or tubules throughout the cell.
2
Q
What is the function of the ER and RER?
A
The synthesis of lipids and in the case of RER Proteins synthesis and modification such as the formation of Glycoproteins and Lipoproteins.
3
Q
What does ER store in muscle cells?
A
Calcium
