Endoplasmic Reticulum --ER Flashcards
1
Q
endoplasmic reticulum is also known as?
A
ER
2
Q
what are the two different types of ER
A
- smooth
2. rough
3
Q
how can you tell if it is smooth or rough ER?
A
dependent on presence or absence of ribosomes
al lot of ribosomes connected–it is rough
4
Q
what is the % of the cell volume of the ER
A
10% of cell volume
5
Q
the ER is continuous of?
A
continuous with the outer nuclear membrane
it can take direction from the nucleus
6
Q
what are the functions of the ER
A
- sorting departments in your cell
2. separates molecules for cellular use from those to be exported
7
Q
what is the production of the ER
A
production of proteins, lipid, and complex carbohydrates
- Golgi apparatus
- plasma membranes
- lysomsome
- cell exterior
