Question

Why RER are called so?

Answer 1

RER:

1. RER is also known as rough endoplasmic reticulum is a cell organelle present in both animal and plant cells.
2. It helps in the synthesis of proteins due to the presence of ribosomes on their surface.

RER is named so because:

1. The rough endoplasmic reticulum appears rough if viewed under a microscope.
2. It is so because of the presence of ribosomes on its surface.
3. Ribosomes are yet another cell organelle that helps in the synthesis of proteins.