21.8k views
5 votes
Beta cells in the pancreas produce and secrete the protein hormone insulin. you would expect to see a relatively large amount of which organelles in these cells

1 Answer

3 votes
You would expect to find much rough endoplasmic reticulum and many Golgi apparati in these cells. This is due to their function as a protein storage and transport medium. By having these organelles present, the proteins (insulin) can be readily created and sent to wherever it is needed.
User UshaP
by
7.9k points