Endoplasmic reticulum

• Endoplasmic reticulum structure

  • network of membranes
  • connected to outer membrane of the nucleus
  • flattened sacs - cisternae
• Rough endoplasmic reticulum

  • have ribosomes bound to its surface
  • synthesis and transport of protein
• Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

  • no ribosomes bound to its surface
  • synthesis and transport of lipids and carbohydrates