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A major site for the synthesis of lipids is?


A

RER

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B

SER

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C

Nucleoplasm

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D

Symplast

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Solution

The correct option is B

SER


The correct option is B.

Explanation of correct option:

  1. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) does not contain ribosomes, which are primarily responsible for protein synthesis.
  2. The SER helps in the metabolism and production of steroid hormones and fats.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A:

The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) consists of ribosomes, which are involved in protein synthesis.

Option C:

  1. The nucleoplasm is a part of the nucleus.
  2. It aids in the biogenesis of ribosomes by the processing of ribosomal RNA.

Option D:

The symplast helps in the flow of nutrients and other substances from one cell to the other across the cytoplasm.

Final answer: A major site for the synthesis of lipids is SER.


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