NEET 2026 Biology question

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum .

(1)has ribosomes attached to its surface
(2)is the major site for the synthesis of lipidsCorrect
(3)is actively involved in protein synthesis
(4)is a site for the synthesis of carbohydrates

Answer: (2)

Solution

SER lacks ribosomes and is the major site for synthesis of lipids (including steroid hormones such as in gonads/adrenal cortex), detoxification and, in muscle, calcium storage.

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