NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Produces hormones and lipid molecules for cells
A
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
B
rough endoplasmic reticulum
C
nucleus
D
ribosome
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The smooth ER is in charge of lipid production, including phospholipids and cholesterol. Smooth ER is also in charge of the synthesis and secretion of steroid hormones. It is also responsible for glucose metabolism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Smooth E R (SER) is associated with the production and metabolism of fats and steroid hormones.

Detailed explanation-3: -In liver cells the smooth ER contains enzymes for the detoxification of harmful drugs and metabolic by-products. In the reproductive organs, smooth ER in the cells produces the steroid hormones testosterone and estrogen.

Detailed explanation-4: -The smooth endoplasmic reticulum functions in many metabolic processes. It synthesizes lipids, phospholipids as in plasma membranes, and steroids. Cells that secrete these products, such as cells of the testes, ovaries, and skin oil glands, have an excess of smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

Detailed explanation-5: -Functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum include synthesis of carbohydrates, lipids, and steroid hormones; detoxification of medications and poisons; and storage of calcium ions.

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