how does it work?
protein synthesis by the rough endoplasmic reticulum are the proteins
produced in secretory cells.
produced in secretory cells.
along with the membrane proteins produced by the rough ER it can
synthesize more membrane for itself, for the Golgi complex
synthesize more membrane for itself, for the Golgi complex
the rough endoplasmic reticulum to contrast them with the smooth
endoplasmic reticulum where there are no attached ribosomes.
endoplasmic reticulum where there are no attached ribosomes.
why is it important?
plays a major role in the synthesis of the complex molecules required by
the cell and the organism as a whole.
the cell and the organism as a whole.
In liver cells the smooth ER contains enzymes for the detoxification of harmful
drugs and metabolic by-products
drugs and metabolic by-products
In the reproductive organs, smooth ER in the cells produces the steroid hormones
testosterone and estrogen.
testosterone and estrogen.