Question

Ergastoplasm is the alternate name of
A) Endoplasmic reticulum
B) Ribosomes
C) Idioblast
D) Ectoplast

Answer 1

Endoplasmic reticulum and ribosomes both are the cell organelles. Cell organelles are the organs of the cell. They are the special entities that are present inside the cell and perform a specific function.

Complete answer:

Endoplasmic reticulum:Endoplasmic reticulum is also called the Ergastoplasm.It is a continuous membrane system that forms a series of flattened sacs within the cytoplasm.Endoplasmic reticulum performs various functions like synthesis, folding, modification and transport of protein.These cell organelles are only present in the eukaryotic cells.
Ribosomes: Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis.They may be found freely in the cytoplasm or may be found attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.Ribosomes are the complex organs that contain RNA (ribo nucleic acids).These organelles are present in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.
Idioblast: An idioblast is an isolated plant cell that differs from the neighbouring tissues.Idioblasts have various functions such as storage of reserves, excretory materials, pigments and minerals.Idioblasts could contain oil, latex, gum, resin, tannin or pigments, etc.
Ectoplasm: Osteoblasts are the cells of the outer germ layer of the blastoderm that develop into the skin and nervous system.
Therefore, it has been clear from the above discussion that Ergastoplasm is the alternate name of Endoplasmic Reticulum.

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

Note: Cell come from a latin word ‘cella’ which means ‘small room’. Cell is the smallest form of life. It is the structural, functional, fundamental unit of life. Cells are also referred to as ‘building block’ of life.