Guess the word:
I am a system of tubes through the cytoplasm. I am involved in transporting materials.

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Solution

Endoplasmic reticulum :
It is attached to the outer membrane of the nucleus and is formed up of a network of tubular structures.
It is of two types: RER ie. The rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis and SER ie. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid synthesis.
It helps to transport the material inside the cell.
Final answer :
The endoplasmic reticulum is a system of tubes through the cytoplasm which is involved in transporting materials.

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Guess the word:I am a system of tubes through the cytoplasm. I am involved in transporting materials.

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I am a system of tubes through the cytoplasm. I am involved in transporting materials.