Question Detail

BIO 101 Cell Structure and Function Objective Question

Question

__________ ER is a site for lipid and steroid synthesis.
Options
A Rough
B Smooth
Correct Answer
C Granular
D Secretory
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and calcium ion storage.

Hint

Its appearance under a microscope is smooth due to the lack of ribosomes.

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