14. Differentiate between RER and SER with these statements.
a) The endoplasmic reticulum bearing ribosomes on its surface is called SER.
b) The ER divides the intracellular space into luminal (cytoplasm) and extra-luminal (inside ER)
compartments.
c) RER is frequently observed in cells actively involved in protein synthesis and secretion.
d) RER is extensive and continuous with the outer membrane of the nucleus.
e) SER is the major site for synthesis of proteins.
f) In animal cells, lipid-like steroidal hormones are synthesised in RER.
g) SER appears smooth because it lacks ribosomes.
