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The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) in the cells is rough because of the presence of


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mitochondria associated with ER

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ribosomes on the surface of ER

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volutin granules on the surface of ER

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sulphur granules on the surface of ER

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The correct option is B

ribosomes on the surface of ER


Endoplasmic reticulum consists of a complex membranous system in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. The ER having ribosomes on its surface is called rough endoplasmic reticulum while the ER without ribosomes is called smooth ER.


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