What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells?

Endoplasmic Reticulum Functions and Structure

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1.
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To generate energy for the cell
To make and package proteins and lipids
To transport oxygen
To store genetic information
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In skeletal muscle cells, what does the endoplasmic reticulum store?
Sodium ions
Calcium ions
Potassium ions
Chloride ions
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What distinguishes the rough endoplasmic reticulum from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Presence of ribosomes
Ability to store calcium
Connection to the Golgi body
Production of ATP
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Protein synthesis
Lipid assembly and packaging
Photosynthesis
DNA replication
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does the rough endoplasmic reticulum contribute to protein synthesis?
By breaking down proteins
By embedding ribosomes that produce proteins
By transporting proteins to the mitochondria
By storing proteins
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT part of the endomembrane system?
Mitochondria
Nuclear envelope
Vesicles
Golgi body
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the endomembrane system?
To store genetic material
To assemble, modify, and transport proteins and lipids
To generate cellular energy
To facilitate cell division
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What connects the endoplasmic reticulum to the nuclear envelope?
Plasma membrane
Cytoskeleton
Endomembrane system
Cell wall
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