Where does the detoxification of harmful drugs occur?
Correct answer: B. SER
- A. RER
- B. SER
- C. Golgi Bodies
- D. Both A and B
Explanation
The SER detoxifies poisons and drugs in the liver of vertebrates. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) lacks ribosomes and is specialized for lipid synthesis, calcium storage, and detoxification. In liver cells, SER contains enzymes that chemically modify drugs and toxins to make them easier to excrete.
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