Asked by Lauren-Nicole Caday on Jul 04, 2024
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The outer membrane of the nuclear envelope is continuous with the membrane of the ____ and is usually covered with attached ribosomes.
A) nucleolus
B) cell wall
C) chromatin
D) plasma membrane
E) endoplasmic reticulum
Nuclear Envelope
The double membrane structure that encloses the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell, providing a barrier between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
A network of membranous tubules within the cytoplasm of a cell, involved in protein and lipid synthesis and transport.
Ribosomes
Cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis, reading RNA to assemble amino acids into proteins.
- Perceive the impact that cellular organelles have on key cellular activities such as protein synthesis, DNA replication, and energy production.
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Samantha CameronJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The outer membrane of the nuclear envelope is continuous with the membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum, and it is often studded with ribosomes, which are involved in protein synthesis.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the impact that cellular organelles have on key cellular activities such as protein synthesis, DNA replication, and energy production.