Question

Write the full forms.

1. ER
2. SER
3. RER

Answer 1

Correct answer

1. ER - Endoplasmic Reticulum
2. SER - Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
3. RER- Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Explanation-

1. Endoplasmic reticulum is the network of tube-like structures distributed throughout the cytoplasm.
2. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum does not contain ribosomes on the surface and is responsible for lipids synthesis.
3. Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes on its surface and is responsible for protein synthesis.