Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2012 2012Moderate

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum makes:

Correct answer: D. Lipids

  • A. Enzymes
  • B. Protein
  • C. Sugar
  • D. Lipids

Explanation

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is primarily responsible for the synthesis of lipids, which include phospholipids, cholesterol, and steroids. These lipids are crucial for the construction of cell membranes and hormone production. The SER does not synthesize proteins or enzymes, as these require ribosomes found on the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER). Additionally, sugar synthesis, such as gluconeogenesis, occurs elsewhere in the cell, not in the SER.

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