The cells that produce hair made of protein contain a lot of ________, while the cells that produce the oils that coat the hair contain a lot of ________.

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Cells that produce hair, which is made of protein, contain a lot of rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) because the RER is involved in the synthesis of proteins. The cells that produce oils contain a lot of smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) because the SER is involved in the synthesis of lipids, including oils.

The Cells That Produce Hair Made of Protein Contain a Lot