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  • Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Structure, Function & Types
    The tube network in the cytoplasm where cell substances are made is called the endoplasmic reticulum (ER).

    Here's why:

    * Network of Membranes: The ER is a vast network of interconnected membranes that extend throughout the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells.

    * Synthesis and Modification: The ER plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins, lipids, and steroids.

    * Rough ER: Ribosomes attach to the surface of the rough ER, making it the site of protein synthesis and modification.

    * Smooth ER: The smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and calcium storage.

    Let me know if you'd like more details about the ER's functions!

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