What Does ER Stand For?
ER stands for Endoplasmic Reticulum
The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is an essential cellular organelle involved in the synthesis, folding, modification, and transport of proteins and lipids. It exists in two forms: rough ER, which is studded with ribosomes and primarily associated with protein synthesis, and smooth ER, which is free of ribosomes and plays a key role in lipid metabolism and detoxification processes. The ER also serves as a storage site for calcium ions and is crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym