Pl explain the statement,'Endoplasmic reticulum serves as a pathway for the distribution of substances from one part of the cell to the other.'

Solution

Endoplasmic reticulum connects the plasma membrane and nuclear membrane. Thus it is said that it serves as a pathway for the distribution of substances from one part of the cell to the other. Moreover it is also involved in transport of proteins from their assortment till final destination. Hence they serve as a pathway for transporting substances within a cell.

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