function of endoplasmic reticulum

Question and answer

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is one of two types of organelle which function as a manufacturing and packaging system in a cell. The basic types are rough ER and smooth ER. Rough ER is the site where proteins are made, and smooth ER acts as a storage organelle.

Question

Asked 11/26/2009 12:38:26 PM

Updated 9/28/2014 6:10:05 PM

2 Answers/Comments

Edited by Janet17 [9/28/2014 6:02:58 PM]

Get an answer

Search for an answer or ask Weegy.

New answers

Rating

Janet17

Added 9/28/2014 6:10:05 PM

This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.

Comments

rdsa77

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is repsonible for the production of the protein and lipid components of most of the cell's organelles. There are two types of ER - rough, which is coated with ribosomes, and smooth, which isn't. Rough ER is the site of protein synthesis. The smooth ER is where the vesicles carrying newly synthesized proteins (from the rough ER) are budded off.

Added 11/26/2009 1:58:33 PM

Add an answer or comment

Questions asked by the same visitor

acts as a barrier between the cytoplasm and outside the cell; this also controls what goes in and out of the cell?organell [what organelle does the listed function?]

Weegy: Cell wall User: this stiff wall surrounds the cell membrane giving it shape and support Weegy: Cell wall surrounds the cell. User: this organelle directs all of the cell's activitses including reproduction. Weegy: Nucleus User: what organelle does the listed function?]this stiff wall surrounds the cell membrane giving it shape and support (More)

Question

Expert Answered

Updated 3/27/2023 12:33:36 AM

1 Answer/Comment

Aj25

Organelle does the listed function to maintain homeostasis in the cell.

Added 3/27/2023 12:33:36 AM

This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.

what organelle does the listed function?]this stiff wall surrounds the cell membrane giving it shape and support

Weegy: Cell wall User: this stiff wall surrounds the cell membrane giving it shape and support (More)

Question

Expert Answered

Updated 3/27/2023 12:54:56 AM

1 Answer/Comment

Aj25

Cell wall is a stiff structure that surrounds the cell gives shape and protects the cell.

Added 3/27/2023 12:54:56 AM

This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.

function of endoplasmin reticulum ????????????

Weegy: The endoplasmic reticulum is a eukaryote organelle (organism whose cells contain complex structures enclosed within membranes) that forms tubules, vesicles, and cisternae within cells User: make shout answer Weegy: Sorry we are not able to shout. But you certainly are allowed to shout the answer out. (More)

Question

Expert Answered

Updated 214 days ago|10/12/2025 3:43:30 AM

1 Answer/Comment

Flora1988

The endoplasmic reticulum's main functions include protein synthesis and lipid synthesis.

Added 214 days ago|10/12/2025 3:43:19 AM

This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.