Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 3 - Section 3.4 - The Cell Interior - Before You Go On - Page 106: 25

Answer

The Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum is associated with translation of proteins. It is rough because it has ribosomes in it, which makes it easy to remember the protein function. The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum is associated with the production and metabolism of fats/lipids. The SER does not have ribosomes in it, therefore it is smooth.

Work Step by Step

Page 100-101: Endoplasmic Reticulum Headline; Figure 3.28
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