Question

Why are there two types of endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 1

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The two types of endoplasmic reticulum is the rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER) and smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER)

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Answer 2

The types of endoplasmic reticulum are

• Rough endoplasmic reticulum

• Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Step-by-step explanation

Both rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum are present in animals and plant cell. Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes attached on their surfaces. Their main function is the synthesis of proteins. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the Detoxification process. They export waste material from cell the to its external environment with the help of Golgi apparatus.