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An '''Endoplasmic reticuluman''' is an [[organelle]] composed of an extensive network of folded [[membrane|membranes]] which perform several tasks within a [[cell]], such as [[ribosome]] transportation and storage.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
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The '''Endoplasmic reticuluman''' is an [[organelle]] composed of an extensive network of folded [[membrane|membranes]] which perform several tasks within a [[cell]], such as [[ribosome]] transportation and storage.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
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The organelle can be divided into two main sections:
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* '''Rough endoplasmic reticulum''' - so called because of the ribosomes on its surface, this is where protein synthesis occurs
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* '''Smooth endoplasmic reticulum''' - does not have ribosomes, site of lipid metabolism and drug detoxification
    
==See also==
 
==See also==
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