Question

What is GERL system? Give two functions

of the related cell organelle?

Answer 1

GERL means Golgi Endoplasmic Reticulum Lysosome complex.

There are two types of endoplasmic reticulum, namely smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) and rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER). When ribosomes get attached to the surface of smooth endoplasmic reticulum, it becomes rough endoplasmic reticulum.

Functions of smooth endoplasmic reticulum

• Smooth ER synthesizes fats and lipids.

• It also takes part in the metabolism of carbohydrates.

Functions of rough endoplasmic reticulum

• Most of the lysosomal proteins are produced in the rough ER.

• It transports proteins to various destinations like the plasma membrane.

Functions of Golgi apparatus:

• It involves the transport of lipids in cells.

• It involves the formation of lysosomes.