Differentiate between Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum $(RER)$ and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum $(SER)$.

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum $(RER)$ Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum $(SER)$
$(i)$ Ribosomes are present on its surface,giving it a rough appearance. $(i)$ Ribosomes are absent on its surface,giving it a smooth appearance.
$(ii)$ It is primarily involved in protein synthesis and modification. $(ii)$ It is primarily involved in the synthesis of lipids,steroids,and glycogen metabolism.
$(iii)$ It is abundant in cells actively synthesizing proteins,such as liver cells or pancreatic cells. $(iii)$ It is abundant in cells synthesizing steroids and lipids,such as cells of the testis,ovary,and adrenal cortex.

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