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To determine: The anatomical differences between smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum.
Introduction: Endoplasmic reticulum abbreviated as ER is a net-like structure of tubules. It manufactures proteins and lipids. These proteins and lipids are first stored and then transported to different parts of the cell depending upon the requirement. It also plays a major role in membrane biogenesis by providing proteins and lipids for the formation of the cell membrane.
To determine: The functional differences between smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum.
Introduction: Endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for manufacturing essential
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