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What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER)?
Synthesis and secretion of proteins
What gives the rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) its rough or granular appearance?
Presence of ribosomes on its outer surface
What is the basic structure of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) when observed with an electron microscope (EM)?
Anastomosing network of tubules, vesicles, and flattened cisternae
What causes the basophilic appearance of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) with light microscopy (LM)?
Presence of ribosomes on their outer surface
Which type of ER is characterized by the presence of large number of ribosomes attached to its limiting membrane?
Rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER)
Test your knowledge of the endoplasmic reticulum with this quiz. Explore the structure, function, and types of the ER, including rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
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