Which one is not a component of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Correct answer: A. Carboxylic acids
- A. Carboxylic acids
- B. Carbohydrates
- C. Proteins
- D. Lipids
Explanation
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the site of protein and lipid synthesis and carbohydrate metabolism. It is mainly composed of a high percentage of proteins, with enzymes, cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids in lower percentages.Carboxylic acids are absent.
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