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Which organelle is most involved in detoxification of drugs and poisons in liver cells?
Options
A Golgi apparatus
B Smooth ER
Correct Answer
C Mitochondria
D Lysosomes
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) contains enzymes, such as cytochrome P450 enzymes, that help detoxify lipid-soluble drugs and metabolic poisons by making them more water-soluble for excretion.

Hint

Liver cells are rich in this organelle.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 824 of 2556
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