5 Questions
Major role in relaxation-contraction coupling is demonstrated by George Palade and his colleagues in the 1960s.
False
Proteins synthesized on membrane-bound ribosomes are translocated into the ER while their translation is in progress.
True
Targeting proteins to ER involves long amino acid sequences directing the protein to appropriate location.
False
Density Gradient Centrifugation can be used to distinguish between RER and SER.
True
Proteins synthesized on free ribosomes are always transported to the nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, or peroxisomes.
False
Test your knowledge of the structure and function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), a continuous membrane system that plays a crucial role in the synthesis, folding, modification, and transport of proteins within the cell. Explore the different types of ER structures and their functions in cellular processes.
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