The Endoplasmic Reticulum

question 1

Multiple Choice

The endoplasmic reticulum

• A) is part of a continuous membrane system throughout the cell
• B) occurs in two forms, rough and smooth
• C) can have ribosomes bound to it
• D) all of the above

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Efficient Scale

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Earnings that exceed the total costs and expenses associated with producing or providing a service or product.

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