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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

One of the following is NOT a subdomain of the Endoplasmic Reticulum: A. Nuclear envelope B. Smooth ER C. Mitochondrion-associated membrane D. ERGIC
Options
A Nuclear envelope
Correct Answer
B Smooth ER
C Mitochondrion-associated membrane
D ERGIC
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While the nuclear envelope is continuous with the rough ER, it is generally considered a distinct structure, not a subdomain of the ER itself. Smooth ER and Rough ER are the main subdomains. Mitochondrion-associated membranes (MAM) and the ERGIC are specialized regions or compartments closely linked to ER function.

Hint

One of these is a separate organelle that happens to be connected, not a part of the ER.

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