NEET2022BotanyCell - The Unit of LifeActual
Which of the following statements with respect to the endoplasmic reticulum is incorrect?
Options
- ASER is devoid of ribosomes
- BIn prokaryotes only RER are present
- CSER are the sites for lipid synthesis
- DRER has ribosomes attached to ER
Correct answer
B. In prokaryotes only RER are present
Step-by-step solution
Presence of membranous organelles is an exclusive property of eukaryotic cells. Endoplasmic reticulum is an example of membranous organelles, so, it will always be found in eukaryotic cells only and never in the prokaryotes. This is true for SER and RER both.