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Sarcoplasmic reticulum is found in ________________(a) liver cells(b) kidney cells(c) muscle cells(d) neuronsThis question was posed to me in semester exam.The question is from Cytoplasmic Membrane Systems in portion Cytoplasmic Membrane Systems of Cell Biology

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Correct OPTION is (c) muscle cells

Easiest EXPLANATION: Smooth endoplasmic RETICULUM sequesters calcium ions within the cytoplasm of the cell and CONTROLLED release of Ca^2+ from the SER of cardiac and skeletal muscle cells triggers contraction. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) in the AFOREMENTIONED cells is known as sarcoplasmic reticulum.



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