Which of the following is not a function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
A) Receive proteins after they have been made by the ribosome
B) Produce new cell membrane for the cell
C) Digest microbes that may have entered the cell
D) Provide a route of transport from one part of the cell to another

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The endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for the synthesis, modification, and transport of proteins and lipids, as well as the detoxification of drugs and other harmful substances. However, it is not involved in the digestion of microbes. This function is carried out by lysosomes.

Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Endoplasmic