Which of the following statements is not true about the endoplasmic reticulum?
Correct answer: D. It is involved in the formation of cell wall.
- A. It helps in the transport of proteins between various regions of cytoplasm.
- B. It forms cytoplasmic framework for biochemical activities.
- C. It is involved in the formation of lysosomes.
- D. It is involved in the formation of cell wall.
Explanation
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is not involved in the formation of the cell wall. The cell wall is a rigid structure that surrounds the plasma membrane of plant cells. It is made up of cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin. The ER is not involved in the synthesis of these molecules.
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