The organelles that consist of a network of canals that wind through the cytoplasm are the
A) endoplasmic reticulum
B) flagella
C) Golgi apparatus
D) lysosomes

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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) consists of a network of canals that wind through the cytoplasm. It is involved in protein, lipid, and carbohydrate synthesis, and it also serves as a transportation system within the cell. The other organelles listed (flagella, Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes) do not have this characteristic.

The Organelles That Consist of a Network of Canals That