Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is not involved in:
Correct answer: C. Conversion of mRNA to amino acids
- A. Hormone secretion
- B. Detoxification
- C. Conversion of mRNA to amino acids
- D. Lipids formation
Explanation
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is primarily involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and hormone production. It is not involved in converting mRNA to amino acids, which is a function of ribosomes associated with the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER). Option C is correct because the SER does not participate in protein synthesis. Option A is incorrect because the SER is involved in hormone secretion. Option B is incorrect as the SER plays a role in detoxification. Option D is incorrect because the SER is involved in lipid formation.
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