if the endoplasmic reticulum were removed from the cell, which organelle would not be able to function…

if the endoplasmic reticulum were removed from the cell, which organelle would not be able to function properly, and why?\n○ mitochondria, because they rely on the er as an energy source\n○ ribosomes, because they receive proteins made by the er\n○ golgi apparatus, because it packages proteins received from the er\n○ cytoplasm, because it relies on the er for structural support

if the endoplasmic reticulum were removed from the cell, which organelle would not be able to function properly, and why?\n○ mitochondria, because they rely on the er as an energy source\n○ ribosomes, because they receive proteins made by the er\n○ golgi apparatus, because it packages proteins received from the er\n○ cytoplasm, because it relies on the er for structural support

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  • Mitochondria produce energy (ATP), not rely on ER as energy source. Eliminate this option.
  • Ribosomes synthesize proteins; they don't receive proteins from ER. ER has ribosomes (rough ER) for protein synthesis, but ribosomes themselves don't get proteins from ER. Eliminate.
  • Golgi apparatus functions to modify, sort, and package proteins received from the ER (via transport vesicles). If ER is removed, Golgi loses its protein source for processing, so it can't function properly.
  • Cytoplasm is a fluid matrix, not an organelle, and its structural support isn't dependent on ER. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. Golgi apparatus, because it packages proteins received from the ER