Practice - Rough ER
Practice Questions
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What gives the Rough ER its 'rough' appearance?
💡 Hint: Think about what processes happen on ribosomes.
Name one function of the Rough ER.
💡 Hint: What is the main product created by the Rough ER?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of the Rough ER?
💡 Hint: What happens in cells when they need to produce proteins?
True or False: The Rough ER is smooth and lacks ribosomes.
💡 Hint: Think of why it is called 'rough' and what features it has.
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Challenge Problems
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You observe a cell with a malfunctioning Rough ER. Predict the possible effects on protein synthesis and the health of the cell. Discuss how this could lead to disease.
💡 Hint: Think about the processes that rely heavily on proteins.
Consider a scenario where diseases cause misfolded proteins to accumulate in the Rough ER. Discuss the potential cellular stress responses that might occur and their implications.
💡 Hint: Analyze how cells handle stress and what mechanisms they employ.
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