Question

Assertion (A): Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is associated with synthesis of lipids.

Reason (R): Smooth endoplasmic reticulum possess ribosomes.

Answer 1

Correct option: (c) Assertion(A) is true and reason(R) is false.

• Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a complex network of membranes which is continuous with the nuclear envelope.
• ER is of two types- Rough ER and smooth ER. The ER which possesses ribosomes has rough surface and hence, is called rough ER.
• Smooth is responsible for synthesis of lipids.
• Therefore, assertion is true but reason is false.