Question

Enlist three main functions of endoplasmic reticulum in a cell.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Endoplasmic reticulum performs the following functions: It is responsible for the production and secretion of steroid hormones. It is also responsible for the synthesis of essential lipids such as phospholipids and cholesterol. It is responsible for the metabolism of carbohydrates.

Answer 2

Functions of endoplasmic reticulum in a cell:-

1. It has a two main divisions viz., SER and RER. RER helps in protein manufacturing and SER helps in lipids manufacturing.
2. It helps in membrane biogenesis.
3. Those lipids and proteins are also used for making many enzymes and hormones.
4. It is linked with the formation of lysosomes.
5. SER in vertebrates detoxify many toxins.
6. It forms a cytoplasmic framework.