The part of the cell that functions like a roadway for transporting proteins is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The ER is a network of membranes that helps synthesize and transport proteins and lipids within the cell. It comes in two forms: rough ER, which is studded with ribosomes for protein synthesis, and smooth ER, which is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification. Both types play crucial roles in the cellular transport system.
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