Which of the following are functions of the RER?

Protein synthesis

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Lipid synthesis

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Hormone secretion

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Protein folding

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Solution

The correct option is D Protein folding
Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes attached to its membrane. These ribosomes function in protein synthesis. In addition to synthesis, RER is also involved folding and sorting of proteins.
SER is seen in cells that synthesise lipids and steroid hormones.

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