Rough endoplasmic reticulum is called rough because they contain ribosomes. It also contains many connected membranes, which resemble folded ribbons.
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Ribosomes are found on the rough ER, which are responsible for protein synthesis. Smooth ER does not have ribosomes.
if it's the rough ER then it functions to transport protein but if its the smooth ER it functions as a site of lipid and steroid synthesis
Rough Endoplasmic reticulum (Rough ER)
An endoplasmic reticulum (ER) with ribosomes on its surface is called rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER). The ribosomes on the RER are responsible for protein synthesis, which is then transported to different parts of the cell for various functions.
Yes, a plant cell can have both rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER), which is studded with ribosomes, and smooth ER, which lacks ribosomes. The rough ER is involved in protein synthesis, while the smooth ER plays a role in lipid metabolism and detoxification.