Which of the following is not a function of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)?
Correct answer: C. Synthesis of membrane proteins.
- A. Detoxification of harmful drugs.
- B. Synthesis of phospholipids for plasma membrane.
- C. Synthesis of membrane proteins.
- D. Synthesis of steroid hormones from cholesterol.
Explanation
Protein synthesis is a function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum and not of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
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