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Cell and Cell Organelles — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceCell and Cell Organelles5 Marks
Question
Why is endoplasmic reticulum compared with the pipelines?
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Answer

  1. The endoplasmic reticulum works as pipelines to carry different substances in the cell.
  2. It is a net like structure consisting of interconnected small tubes and sheets filled with fluid.
  3. On the inner side the E.R. is connected to nucleus while at the outer side it is in contact with plasma membrane. Therefore, it works like a pipeline.

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