Question

A cell with a predominance of rough endoplasmic reticulum is most likely ________.

Answer 1

In active protein translation and folding.

Rough endoplasmic reticulum is called rough because it has many ribosomes on its wall making it look rough. RER is involved mainly in protein production, folding, and quality control. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is specialised in fats and steroids production.