Question

Where do the lipids and proteins constituting the cell membrane get synthesized?

Answer 1

Lipids:

1. A lipid is a material that is insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform in chemical terms.
2. Lipids are essential components of all living organisms.

Proteins:

Proteins are huge biomolecules and macromolecules that are made up of one or more long chains of amino acids.

Synthesis of cell membrane:

1. The Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) produces lipids, whereas the Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) produces proteins (RER).
2. The proteins are made in the rough endoplasmic reticulum, which is named after the ribosomes found in the endoplasmic reticulum.
3. Protein synthesis is aided by ribosomes.
4. Membrane biogenesis uses lipids and proteins produced by the smooth endoplasmic reticulum and ribosomes, respectively, to help create the plasma membrane.