RER

ROUGH ENDIPLASMIC RETICULUM

Functions - "the rough er" transports the proteins in a cell. the proteins are made by ribosomes. The ribosomes are all over the "rough er"

Location - it is normally located around the nucleus

Found in - Found in both plant and animal cells. Only in the eukaryotic cells.

Nickname - "ER"

Distinguishing characteristics - it has ribosomes attached to it, it resembles a maze or a passage way. It is also made out of the same material as the plasma membrane.

Friends - The "er" works with the golgi complex which resembles the "er"