Table of Contents
- Endoplasmic Reticulum – Functions
- Summary
- Did You Know?
- What’s Next?
In the previous segment of the chapter ‘Cell Structure and Functions’, we got introduced to the cell organelle, Endoplasmic reticulum. In this segment, let us learn More about the endoplasmic reticulum.
What are the Functions of the endoplasmic reticulum?
The two major types of endoplasmic reticulum are rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) and smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER). They act as a framework for the biochemical activities of the cell.
The functions of RER are:
- It helps in partial manufacturing of the proteins because of the presence of ribosomes which are a site of protein synthesis.
- Proteins have a proper and specific shape. The protein chains are folded as they are passed through the tubes of RER. These tubes are called Cisternae.
- Proteins move through these cisternae of the Endoplasmic reticulum to reach their destination ahead.
