Multiple choice

A network of folded membrane in the cytoplasm, functions as the site of protein synthesis, lipid synthesis and then transports to golgi apparatus. It is called ____________.

  1. cytoplasm

  2. endoplasmic reticulum

  3. lysosome

  4. golgi apparatus
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Explanation

The endoplasmic reticulum fits this description perfectly - it's a folded membrane network in the cytoplasm that synthesizes proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER), then transports materials to the Golgi apparatus. Cytoplasm is the fluid matrix, lysosomes break down waste, and the Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins.

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