What will happen if the endoplasmic reticulum (smooth & rough) stops functioning?

Question

What will happen if the endoplasmic reticulum (smooth & rough) stops functioning?

Answer 1

you wouldn't have the following:

- transmembrane receptors

- digestive enzymes

- production and storage of glycogen, steroids

because they are involved in the transport of proteins

Answer 2

Smooth ER: Functions: synthesis of lipids, carbohydrate metabolism, and detoxification of drugs and poisons. It also helps in muscle contraction by regulating the calcium ions in the muscle.



Rough ER: Antibody production occurs in the rough ER. Many secretory proteins are also produced here. These proteins are glycoproteins, proteins and carbohydrates combined. The carbohydrate is called an oligosaccharide. These secretory proteins are bound in special structures called transport vesicles. The Rough ER is involved with membrane production.