What's the difference between smooth ER and rough ER?

What is the difference between rough ER and smooth ER?

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    Smooth ER is the site of synthesis and digestion of fatty acids and phospholipids. Rough ER is where proteins are manufactured.

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Rough endoplasmic reticulum bears the ribosomes. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum serves to metabolize the steroids.

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