Question

Endoplasmic reticulum is called as

• A. Vacuolar system
• B. Ergastoplasm
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both A and B

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is an internal system of membranes. It is continuous with the nuclear envelope. Endoplasmic reticulum in which ribosomal granules are applied to the cytoplasmic surface of the cisternae; involved in the synthesis and secretion of protein through membrane-bound vesicles and thus, called as ergastoplasm. The ER secretes proteins with the help of transport vesicles or vacuoles thus called as a vacuolar system.