Endoplasmic Reticulum

Where is the rough endoplasmic reticulum located?

• Next to the lysosomes.

• Adjacent to the Mitochondrion

• Adjacent to the Nucleus

• Next to the Food Vacuole

Why is the reticulum rough?

• The outer layer is studded with ribosomes

• It's on the inner layer of the cell, covered in ribosomes.

• It has enzymes on the outer layer.

• It has enzymes on the inner layer.

Where are the proteins sent to for finishing?

• Vesicle

• Golgi Apparatus

• Cell Membrane

• Nucleur

How many ribosomes are there on the averge RER liver cell?

• 25 million

• 2 billion

• 16 million

• 13 million

The ribosomes on the surface of the RER produce...

• Molecules

• Waste

• Proteins

• Cells

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What is the main function of the RER

• Assemble proteins

• Break down molecules

• detoxify harmful chemicals

• Makes lipids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What is the rough er most like in a factory?

• Shipping Department

• Maintence Crew

• Assembly line

• The support beams

Why is the Rough ER like an assembly line?

• Because it transports proteins

• Because it controls everything

• Because it mantains everything

• Because It was God's Plan