Continuous with the outer portion of the nuclear pore, what membrane -bound structure functions in the synthesis of secretory proteins, integral membrane proteins, or proteins bound for other organelles?
A) rough endoplasmic reticulum
B) mitochondria
C) lysosome
D) nucleolus
E) smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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The rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER) is continuous with the outer portion of the nuclear pore and is responsible for the synthesis of secretory proteins, integral membrane proteins, or proteins destined for other organelles. It is characterized by the presence of ribosomes on its surface, which are essential for protein synthesis.

Continuous with the Outer Portion of the Nuclear Pore, What