State whether the following statement is true or false:
$RER$ looks smooth under a microscope because it has particles called ribosomes attached to its surface.

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(FALSE) The statement is False.
$RER$ stands for Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum.
It appears 'rough' under a microscope specifically because it has ribosomes attached to its surface.
In contrast,the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum $(SER)$ lacks ribosomes,which is why it appears smooth.

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