Which of the following is NOT true of the endoplasmic reticulum?  This is the organelle that...

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Which of the following is NOT true of the endoplasmic reticulum? 

 This is the organelle that modifies proteins before secretion (such as glycosylation)

 The rough ER is involved in the translation of proteins bound for the membrane or secretion the smooth ER can synthesize membrane components

 The ER is proximal (close) to the nucleus

 The rough ER gets its name from the ribosomes studding it's surface


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The rough ER is involved in the translation of proteins bound for the membrane or secretion This statement is not true of the endoplasmic    See Answer
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