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Problem 2: Organelles

Which statement best describes the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

B. Synthesis and assembly of membrane and secreted proteins
Correct!
Rough ER is covered with ribosomes (causing the "rough" appearance) which are involved in the process of synthesizing proteins for secretion or localization in membranes.

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