Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for the metabolism of:
Correct answer: D. Lipids
- A. Carbohydrates
- B. Nucleic acids
- C. Proteins
- D. Lipids
Explanation
The correct answer is Lipids. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is primarily responsible for lipid metabolism, including the synthesis of phospholipids and steroids. It also plays a significant role in detoxifying harmful substances within the cell. Although the SER can be involved in carbohydrate metabolism, particularly in the liver, its main function is lipid metabolism.Carbohydrates are not the primary focus of the SER, Nucleic acids are metabolized in the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts, and Proteins are synthesized by ribosomes and the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
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