Ellie Smooth ER
The Lipid Maker
Ellie doesn't have ribosomes on her surface (that's why she's 'smooth'!). She specializes in making lipids and helping with other special jobs.
What Ellie Does
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Makes lipids (fats) for cell membranes
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Helps break down harmful substances
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Stores calcium for muscle cells
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Works with Ernie to form a complete transport system
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