Q. Which of the following is the site of lipid synthesis?
A) Rough ER
B) Smooth ER
C) Golgi bodies
D) Ribosome
Explanation
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is of two types on the basis of presence or absence of ribosomes. Rough ER: Ribosomes present, main function is synthesis of proteins. Smooth ER: Ribosomes absent, main functions are lipid metabolism, detoxification.
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