World in a Cell

Endoplasmic Reticulum

ER

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Pathway Narrative:

Within the endoplasmic reticulum, chaperon proteins help fold insulin strands from the ribosome into proinsulin.

Type:
Organelle
Function/Job:
Acts as the package conveyer to help move packages throughout the cell
Interacts with:
Ribosome, Transport Vesicle, Insulin
Interesting Facts:

There are actually two types of Endoplasmic Reticulum found in the cell: Rough ER with Ribosomes studded on the surface and Smooth ER without Ribosomes present.

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