rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 1

what is the structure of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 1

the rough endoplasmic reticulum is a 3-dimensional network of interconnection flattened membranes. it has a single membrane, and is continuous with the nuclear envelope

Question 2

what is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 2

the rough endoplasmic reticulum helps to fold polypeptides into a 3-dimensional conformation to form proteins. they also help to transport vesicles containing protein bud off to the golgi body. the proteins synthesised by the rough endoplasmic reticulum are secreted out of the cell