Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) looks rough under the microscope because of the attachment of which one of following cell organelles to its surface ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Centrioles” option2=”Plastids” option3=”Lysosomes” option4=”Ribosomes” correct=”option4″]
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UPSC CAPF – 2019
– There are two types: Rough ER (RER) and Smooth ER (SER).
– Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.
– Ribosomes can be free in the cytoplasm or attached to the ER membrane.
– The attachment of ribosomes gives the RER its characteristic “rough” appearance.