Q. Which of the following is the site of lipid synthesis?

A) Rough ER
B) Smooth ER
C) Golgi bodies
D) Ribosome
Explanation

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the part of endoplasmic reticulum on which ribosomes are not present and it takes part in lipid synthesis, fat synthesis, glycosylation of carbohydrates, steroid synthesis and detoxification. Whereas rough endoplasmic reticulum is the site of protein synthesis.

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