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BOT 102 BOT 102 Review Objective Question

What is the primary distinguishing characteristic between Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)?

A RER is involved in lipid synthesis, while SER is involved in protein synthesis.

B RER is continuous with the nuclear envelope, while SER is not.

C RER has ribosomes on its cytoplasmic surface, while SER lacks them.

Correct Answer

D RER is found only in actively dividing cells, while SER is in mature cells.

Option C is the correct answer.

Section 8.2 clearly states: 'Rough ER (RER) — studded with ribosomes on its cytoplasmic surface;' and 'Smooth ER (SER) — lacks ribosomes;'.

The 'rough' in RER refers to a particular structure present on its surface.

Course: BOT 102

Topic: BOT 102 Review

Type: Objective

Difficulty: Not specified

Question 367 of 769

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