Question

The term endoplasmic reticulum was coined by

• A. Thompson
• B. Palade
• C. Porter
• D. Garnier

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Porter

• The endoplasmic reticulum (smooth and rough) is an interconnected network of flattened, membrane-enclosed sacs or tube-like structure which are evenly distributed throughout the cytoplasm.
  
• It was first observed in the year 1897 by Garnier (named ergastoplasm) using the light microscope.
  
• The term endoplasmic reticulum was coined by Keith R. Porter in the year 1945.
• So, the correct answer is 'Porter'.