Rough and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Flashcards
1
Q
Explain what surrounds the RER.
A
Ribosomes surround the RER making it purely proteins as the job of the ribosomes is protein synthesis.
2
Q
Why is the RER attached to the nucleus?
A
To shorten the travel journey of mRNA transportation.
3
Q
What do both the RER and SER have in common?
A
They both have single folded membranes and they both contribute to the transportation in cells.
4
Q
How is the SER different to the RER?
A
The SER has no ribosomes and is not attached to the nucleus.
5
Q
What is the function of the SER?
A
To synthesis and transport lipids and carbohydrates.
