BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION
VIRUSES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
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Builds lipids
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Makes proteins
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Transport proteins and other materials
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Pulls chromosomes apart during cell division
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Smooth endoplasmic reticulum does not play any role in synthesis of protein. Why?
Detailed explanation-2: -The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a large, dynamic structure that serves many roles in the cell including calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism.
Detailed explanation-3: -Degradation of cellular material is not a function of endoplasmic reticulum. Degradation of cellular wastes and materials is carried out by lysosomes. Hence statement D is incorrect.
Detailed explanation-4: -What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum? The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) serves important functions particularly in the synthesis, folding, modification, and transport of proteins.
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