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What is the difference between the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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RER Has ribosomes lining it, SER does not
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The most basic difference between RER and SER is the presence of ribosomes. When ribosomes attach to the surface of an ER, it gives a characteristic rough appearance; hence it is called Rough ER. On the other hand, a smooth ER does not have ribosomes on its surface. It possesses ribosomes attached to its membrane.

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