How Does the Structure of the Endoplasmic Reticulum Serve Its

question 1

Multiple Choice

How does the structure of the endoplasmic reticulum serve its purpose?

• A) Its flattened sacs allow it to store protein.
• B) Its membranous canals and curving sacs keep the plasma membrane from collapsing.
• C) Its network of canals allows proteins to move toward the Golgi apparatus.
• D) Its membranous vesicles contain various enzymes.

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