Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 1

What is the Endoplasmic Reticulum?

Answer 1

Endo(within) Plasmic(cell) reticulum (network) - A network of folded membranes or tubules throughout the cell.

Question 2

What is the function of the ER and RER?

Answer 2

The synthesis of lipids and in the case of RER Proteins synthesis and modification such as the formation of Glycoproteins and Lipoproteins.

Question 3

What does ER store in muscle cells?

Answer 3

Calcium