3.1.6 - Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Transport of materials; rough ER has ribosomes
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What does 'R.E.R.' stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of the letters in R.E.R.
What type of molecules does the rough ER help to synthesize?
💡 Hint: Consider what ribosomes do.
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What organelle is primarily responsible for protein synthesis?
💡 Hint: Where do you find ribosomes in the cell?
True or False: The smooth ER is involved in protein synthesis.
💡 Hint: Remember what each type of ER is known for.
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Design an experiment to investigate how rough ER affects protein synthesis in cultured cells. What factors will you measure?
💡 Hint: Consider how environmental factors might influence cellular reactions.
Discuss the implications of malfunctioning ER in a cell. What changes might occur?
💡 Hint: Think about the cascading effects of one faulty system in a factory.
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