In Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum?
The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Comprises Tube-Like Structure Located Near the Cell Periphery. These Tubules or Tubes Sometimes Branch Forming a Network That...
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum comprises tube-like structure located near the cell periphery. These tubules or tubes sometimes branch forming a network that is reticular in appearance. The network of smooth endoplasmic reticulum allows for an increased surface area to be devoted to storage of key enzymes.
What are the characteristics of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER) is (a part of) endoplasmic reticulum that is tubular in form and lacks ribosomes. It is present in eukaryotic cells and is associated with lipid synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, regulation of calcium concentration, and drug detoxification.
What are the three functions of Ser?
- Synthesises glycogen, lipids and steroids.
- It helps in the formation of spherosomes/ Oleosomes.
- Provides vesicles for cis-face of Golgi apparatus.
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