The endoplasmic reticulum:
I: divides the intracellular space into a luminal compartment and an extra-luminal [cytoplasm] compartment.
II: is called as rough ER if it shows ribosomes attached to its inner surface.
1. both I and II are correct
2. only I is correct
3. only II is correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Endomembrane System (Endoplasmic Reticulum) |
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In animal cells, steroidal hormones are synthesized in the:

1. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
2. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
3. Golgi apparatus
4. Lysosomes
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Which of the following statements would not be applicable to the rough endoplasmic reticulum in a eukaryotic cell?

1. Frequently observed in cells actively involved in protein synthesis and secretion
2. Bear ribosomes on their surface
3. Continuous with the outer membrane of the nucleus
4. Sites of synthesis of steroidal hormones
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Which of the following statements is true for a secretory cell?

1. Golgi apparatus is absent
2. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) is easily observed in the cell 
3. Only Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) is seen in the cell
4. Secretary granules are formed in nucleus
Subtopic:  Golgi Apparatus | Endomembrane System (Endoplasmic Reticulum) |
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