Read the given statements regarding the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) and select the correct option. I. The ER divides the intracellular space into two distinct compartments: luminal and extra-luminal. II. Rough endoplasmic reticulum is continuous with the outer membrane of the nucleus. III. In animal cells, lipid-like steroidal hormones are synthesised in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. IV. Cells actively involved in

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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) divides the intracellular space into two distinct compartments: luminal (inside the ER) and extra-luminal (cytoplasm). Thus, statement I is correct. The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) bears ribosomes on its surface and is continuous with the outer membrane of the nucleus. Thus, statement II is correct. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is the major site for the synthesis of lipids. In animal cells, lipid-like steroidal hormones are synthesised in the SER. Thus, statement III i