What is the primary role of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)?
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Correct answer: Synthesis of proteins for secretion or membrane insertion
The RER is 'rough' because it is studded with ribosomes. These ribosomes synthesize proteins that are threaded into the RER lumen for folding and eventually sent to the Golgi apparatus or the cell membrane.
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