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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) is primarily involved in the synthesis of:

  1. A
    Glycoproteins
  2. B
    Lipids
  3. C
    Glycolipids
  4. D
    Proteins

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Shutterstock Explore The Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum is "rough" because its surface is studded with ribosomes. These ribosomes are the primary sites for protein synthesis, especially for proteins destined for secretion or membrane insertion.

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) is primarily involved in the synthesis of:
A
Glycoproteins
B
Lipids
C
Glycolipids
D
Proteins

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