Multiple choice

The rough endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for calcium storage and release.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (specifically the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells) is responsible for calcium storage and release. The rough endoplasmic reticulum is primarily involved in protein synthesis and processing due to the ribosomes attached to its surface.

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