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What are the functions of Rough ER?
Interesting. How is Rough ER different from Smooth ER?
Smooth ER lacks ribosomes, while rough ER has ribosomes attached to its surface. Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, so the presence or absence of ribosomes on the ER gives it different functions; smooth ER is more involved in lipid metabolism and detoxification.