Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

question 19

Multiple Choice

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

• A)helps assemble ribosomes for protein synthesis.
• B)is the major site of carbohydrate synthesis in eukaryotic cells.
• C)produces proteins for cell membranes.
• D)stores calcium ions in muscle cells.

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Definitions:

Polypeptide Chains

Long chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming part of the structure of proteins.

Heme Group

A component of hemoglobin in red blood cells, responsible for the transport of oxygen.

Oxygen Molecules

Diatomic molecules consisting of two oxygen atoms, essential for respiration in living organisms.

Hematopoiesis

The process of forming new blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, in the body.