A major site for synthesis of lipids is:
Correct answer: D. SER.
- A. symplast
- B. nucleoplasm
- C. RER
- D. SER.
Explanation
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is a system of smooth membranes (i.e., membranes not having ribosomes) within the cytoplasm of plant and animal cells. It forms a link between the cell and nuclear membranes. It is the site of important metabolic reactions, including phospholipid and fatty acid synthesis. In animal cells lipidlike steroidal hormones are also synthesized.
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