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What is the function of SER in liver cells of vertebrates?
What is the function of SER in liver cells of vertebrates?
SER plays a crucial role in detoxifying many poisons and drugs.
What is the process known as when proteins and lipids help in building the cell membrane?
What is the process known as when proteins and lipids help in building the cell membrane?
Membrane biogenesis.
What function does the ER serve as in terms of transport within the cell?
What function does the ER serve as in terms of transport within the cell?
Channels for the transport of materials, especially proteins.
How does the ER contribute to the biochemical activities of the cell?
How does the ER contribute to the biochemical activities of the cell?
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What are some functions of proteins and lipids within the cell?
What are some functions of proteins and lipids within the cell?
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What is the function of endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the function of endoplasmic reticulum?
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How does rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) differ from smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
How does rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) differ from smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
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What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
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Give examples of membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells.
Give examples of membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells.
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Why are some cell organelles only visible with an electron microscope?
Why are some cell organelles only visible with an electron microscope?
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