A cell produces steroid hormones and needs to manufacture lipids. Which organelle is especially important for this function?
Correct answer: A. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
- A. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
- B. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
- C. Lysosome
- D. Ribosome
Explanation
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid synthesis, steroid production, and detoxification. Rough endoplasmic reticulum is associated with protein synthesis because ribosomes are attached to it.
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