Question

define endoplasmic reticulum​

Answer 1

Endoplasmic Reticulum

They're the enormous flattened sacs of membranous tissues seen in a eukaryotic cell's cytoplasm (cells possess a defined nucleus in an organism ). The Endoplasmic reticulum contains ribosomes, which are responsible for protein synthesis.

Functions of ER

• Helps in the synthesis of essential lipids and carbohydrates.
• Produce and transportation proteins.
• Storage of Calcium.

Endoplasmic Reticulum can be divided into two on the basis of its physical and functional characteristics,

1. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
2. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum.