Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) — Structure & Function
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- A Tale of Two Endoplasmic Reticulums The endoplasmic reticulum is an organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. It is made up of two parts: one is smooth, while the other is roug…
By Deena Hauze, Alex Federspiel, Mario Janakis, Gabi Slizewska, Caroline K, Valeri Natole, Jonathan Heller
- The Cellular Synthesizer In eukaryotic cells there are a lot of different organelles, so it can be hard to remember what all of them do. The job of the smooth endoplasmic reticu…
By Sylvia Freeman, Mario Janakis, Gabi Slizewska
- The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is an organelle found inside many types of cells. It consists of two parts: the rough ER and the smooth ER. Although both types look similar, you …
By Gabi Slizewska, Mario Janakis
- (Video) Intracellular Organelles - Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum by Medic Tutorials This video explains the difference between the SER and RER. It also describes the structure an…
By Mario Janakis
- The SER: Form Follows Function There’s no denying that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) has a funky shape. What’s that shape called? Well, the shape itself doesn’t have a name, bu…
By Valeri Natole, Mario Janakis
Problems 20
- What is the main difference in appearance between the rough and smooth ER?
- One function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum is to detoxify dangerous substances like alcohol, drugs, and poisons to make them safe for the cell. Given this information, whi…
- Which of the following is not one of the functions performed by Organelle 8?
- Which of the characteristics listed above accurately describe the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
- Cells usually have more of what type of ER?
- Why is the smooth ER called "smooth"?
- Which macromolecule is produced by the smooth ER?
- Which of the following would not be produced by the smooth ER?
- The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) has a structure similar to the Golgi apparatus. What is the name for the membrane sacs that form the ER?
- Which organelle produces the main components of the plasma membrane?
- You are performing research on the function of cells in various organisms. You discover a cell which is overproducing cholesterol. Which organelle is most likely responsible for…
- Which of the following is a common function of the smooth ER and the rough ER?
- Alcoholics tend to develop much more smooth ER in their cells than people who don't drink frequently. Why does this happen?
- Which of the images below is the smooth ER? Image Sources: A: By argzombies CC0, via pixabay.com B: By Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". CC BY…
- Which of the images below is the smooth ER?
- A type of smooth ER, called the sarcoplasmic reticulum, is often used to store calcium ions. When pumped, calcium ions can cause contraction or relaxation. Which type of cell wo…
- Which of the following is a function of the smooth ER? Select all that apply.
- Which of the following molecules does not enter the smooth ER?
- Which letter shows the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
- Your friend is studying the structure of a cell. He finds a structure he can't identify. It is made of flattened sac-like membranes near the nucleus. It is attached to a larger …