4 Functions of the Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum
4 Functions of the Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum you should know Shagba46 studio.opera.com Hello, thanks for clicking on the article. If you have read the first, then your understanding will be enhanced the more. THE SMOOTH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is with smooth appearance. It is also called agranular reticulum. It is formed by many interconnected tubules. So, it is also called tubular endoplasmic reticulum. FUNCTIONS OF THE SMOOTH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM The 4 Functions of the Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum are: 1. Synthesis of nonprotein substances 2. Role in cellular metabolism 3. Storage and metabolism of calcium 4. Catabolism and detoxification of toxic substances. A. SYNTHESIS OF NONPROTEIN SUBSTANCES. The Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for the synthesis of nonprotein substances such as cholesterol and steroids. This type of Endoplasmic reticulum is abundant in cells that are involved in the synthesis of lipids, phospholipids, lipoprot...