Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

By:Na-Dearah Scott

Structure

branching tubules that extends throughout the cytoplasm in plant and animal cells

Held by cytoskeleton Contains enzymes Found in both plant and animal cells Tubes sometimes form a network that is reticular in

shape

Function

Synthesizes lipids, phospholipids and steroids Detoxification of drugs and poisons Storage of calcium Carries out the metabolism of carbohydrates

Interesting Facts

The smooth ER has a high surface area for more productivity

Does not contain ribosomes In the liver cell smooth ER produces glycogen

Work Cited

http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/endoplasmicreticulum/endoplasmicreticulum.html

http://bscb.org/learning-resources/softcell-e-learning/endoplasmic-reticulum-rough-and-smooth/?url=softcell/er

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endoplasmic_reticulum