NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The smooth ER is important in the synthesis of lipids, such as cholesterol and phospholipids, which form all the membranes of the organism. In addition it is important for the synthesis and secretion of steroid hormones from cholesterol and other lipid precursors. In addition, it is involved in carbohydrate metabolism.

Detailed explanation-3: -It helps in synthesises of glycogen, lipids and steroids. It helps in the formation of spherosomes/ Oleosomes (small cell organelles that take part in synthesis and storage of lipids).

Detailed explanation-4: -Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is chiefly involved, however, with the production of lipids (fats), building blocks for carbohydrate metabolism, and the detoxification of drugs and poisons.