Which organelle is not correctly paired with its cellular function?
Correct answer: A. Endoplasmic Reticulum: Storage of carbohydrates
- A. Endoplasmic Reticulum: Storage of carbohydrates
- B. Golgi Apparatus: Processing and packaging proteins
- C. Mitochondria: Energy production through ATP synthesis
- D. Ribosomes: Protein synthesis
Explanation
The correct answer is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) paired with the storage of carbohydrates. This is incorrect because the ER's primary functions include the synthesis of proteins (rough ER), lipid metabolism (smooth ER), detoxification, and providing structural support, not carbohydrate storage. In contrast, the Golgi apparatus is involved in processing and packaging proteins, mitochondria are responsible for ATP production, and ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis. All these organelles are correctly paired with their functions.
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