INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY CELL BIOLOGY
CYTOSKELETON
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Question
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The smooth ER does which of the following
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DNA Replication
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Protein Synthesis
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Lipid Synthesis
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RNA Transcription
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The smooth ER is involved in the synthesis of lipids, including cholesterol and phospholipids, which are used in the production of new cellular membrane. In certain cell types, smooth ER plays an important role in the synthesis of steroid hormones from cholesterol.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hepatocytes synthesize triglycerides, cholesterol, and phospholipids on the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (note its abundance in this micrograph).
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