Continuous with the outer portion of the nuclear pore, what membrane- bound structure functions in the synthesis of secretory proteins, integral membrane proteins, or proteins bound for other organelles?
A)smooth endoplasmic reticulum
B)mitochondria
C)rough endoplasmic reticulum
D)lysosome
E)nucleolus

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The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is continuous with the outer membrane of the nuclear envelope and is studded with ribosomes, which are essential for the synthesis of secretory proteins, integral membrane proteins, and proteins destined for other organelles.

Continuous with the Outer Portion of the Nuclear Pore, What