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The only difference between the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the presence and absence of ___.

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Ribosomes differentiate the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. When observed under high powered microscope, certain endoplasmic reticulum will contain small particles called ribosomes. They are primarily involved in the production of proteins.


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