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For endoplasmic reticulum, identify the best descriptions of its properties or f

ID: 12094 • Letter: F

Question

For endoplasmic reticulum, identify the best descriptions of its properties or functions. There may be one or more answer.

A. Synthesizes membrane proteins and proteins to be secreted from the cell
B. Covalently modifies proteins
C. Sorts proteins to many other sites in the cell
D. Maintains a pH much more acidic than that of cytoplasm
E. Synthesizes sugar molecules using the energy of light
F. Produces molecular oxygen by splitting water
G. Consumes oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
H. Synthesizes ATP from ADP and phosphate
I. Site of genomic DNA replication
J. Site of genomic DNA transcription into RNA
K. Degrades proteins, lipids and nucleic acids
L. Probably evolved from bacteria that were engulfed by the early eucaryotic cell

Tried A,C and didn't work out.

Explanation / Answer

I'd say A, B, C