Question:

Which of the following statements with respect to Endoplasmic Reticulum is incorrect?

Updated On: Apr 26, 2024
  • RER has ribosomes attached to ER
  • SER is devoid of ribosomes
  • In prokaryotes only RER are present
  • SER are the sites for lipid synthesis
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is (c).
Endoplasmic reticulum is not found in prokaryotes. Therefore, both RER and SER are absent in prokaryotic cells.
 
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Cell: The Unit of Life

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  • It carries cellular machinery and structural elements. The nucleus is present in the center of the cell, which includes all the hereditary information of an organism. Some of the molecules present in the cell are protein, carbohydrates, starch, and sugar.

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  • Cell Membrane
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  • Nucleus
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