The organelle you are describing is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) has ribosomes attached to its surface, which gives it a "rough" appearance and is primarily involved in the synthesis and processing of proteins. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER), on the other hand, lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and the metabolism of carbohydrates. Both types of ER play important roles in the cell's overall function and protein handling.
a membrane-bound organelle that is a long, tube-like structure that makes, folds, changes and move proteins around the cell; may be rough or smooth; the rough version has ribosomes attached to it is what?
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