Question

Which of the following events does not occur in rough endoplasmic reticulum ?

• A. Protein folding
• B. Cleavage of signal peptide
• C. Protein glycosylation
• D. Phospholipid synthesis

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is a cellular organelle primarily involved in the synthesis and processing of proteins. It is called 'rough' due to the presence of ribosomes on its surface, which are essential for protein synthesis. Let's examine each of the given options to determine which event does not occur in the RER:

1. Protein folding: Once synthesized by the ribosomes on the RER, proteins undergo folding to achieve their functional three-dimensional structure. This process is integral to the RER's function.
2. Cleavage of signal peptide: Proteins destined for secretion or for use in the cell membrane usually have a signal peptide that is cleaved in the RER, guiding them to the correct destination.
3. Protein glycosylation: This is the process of adding carbohydrate groups to proteins. Initial stages of N-linked glycosylation occur in the RER, which modifies newly synthesized proteins.
4. Phospholipid synthesis: This process primarily occurs in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER), not the rough ER. The SER is responsible for lipid metabolism, including phospholipid synthesis, which is not a function of the RER.

Thus, the event that does not occur in the rough endoplasmic reticulum is Phospholipid synthesis. This process takes place in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.