Rough endoplasmic reticulum differs from smooth endoplasmic reticulum in that it has _____ associated with it; therefore rough endoplasmic reticulum assists in the production and temporary storage of _____.
A) inclusions, cytosol
B) lysosomes, lipids
C) ribosomes, lysosomes
D) ribosomes, proteins

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Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is characterized by the presence of ribosomes on its surface, which are not found on the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER). These ribosomes are essential for the synthesis of proteins, which the RER helps in producing and temporarily storing.

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Differs from Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum in That