Which of the following statements regarding the endomembrane system is false?
A) The endomembrane system is involved in the synthesis, storage, and export of important molecules.
B) The endomembrane system includes the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
C) The endomembrane system includes the nuclear envelope.
D) The endomembrane system is a system of interrelated membranes that are all physically connected.

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The endomembrane system is indeed involved in various cellular processes including synthesis, storage, and export of molecules, and includes components like the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum and the nuclear envelope. However, not all components of the endomembrane system are physically connected; they communicate and transfer materials via vesicles.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Endomembrane System Is