All of the Following Statements Concerning the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

question 56

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements concerning the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) are correct EXCEPT:

• A) Rough ER contains ribosomes.
• B) The ER functions primarily as a transport system within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells.
• C) The ER is a system of hollow tubules.
• D) The ER is continuous with the outer membrane of the nuclear envelope.
• E) Rough ER is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

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