What is the name of the organelle that helps make and transport proteins and lipids?
mitochondria
plasma membrane
nucleus
endoplasmic reticulum
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is an organelle that helps make and transport proteins and lipids. It’s made of folded membranes. Bits of membrane can pinch off to form tiny sacs called vesicles. The vesicles carry proteins or lipids away from the ER.