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Question: What is a distinguishing feature between smooth endoplasmic reticulum and rough endoplasmic reticulum? (1 point)

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( ) Rough endoplasmic reticulum has vacuoles attached to its surface.

( ) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum has lysosomes attached to its surface.

( ) Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes attached to its surface.

( ) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum has mitochondria attached to its surface.

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( X ) Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes attached to its surface.

Explanation: Ribosomes on the RER give it a "rough" appearance and are involved in protein synthesis; the SER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.