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Notes on the meaning, structure and function of Endoplasmic reticulum

Notes on the meaning, structure and function of Endoplasmic reticulum. Endoplasmic reticulum occurs in all the eucaryotic cells except RBC of mam­mals. It forms an intercommunicating system of channels between nuclear membrane and cell membrane.

By |2011-06-17T19:25:31+00:00June 17, 2011|Notes|Comments Off on Notes on the meaning, structure and function of Endoplasmic reticulum

What are the main functions of endoplasmic reticulum ?

The electron microscope reveals an extensive membrane system in the cytoplasm called Endoplasmic reticulum (ER). It was first reported by Porter in 1945. This continuous membrane system joins the nuclear membrane on one end and the cell membrane on the other.

By |2011-01-10T12:12:42+00:00January 10, 2011|Biology|Comments Off on What are the main functions of endoplasmic reticulum ?

What are the main functions of Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) ?

An American cell biologist, Porter (1960-61) described endoplasmic reticulum for the first time. His observation was based on electron microscopy. Endoplasmic reticulum is a network of tube-like structures distributed extensively throughout the cytoplasm.

By |2011-01-03T12:35:10+00:00January 3, 2011|Biology|Comments Off on What are the main functions of Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) ?
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