Question

.................. cell organelle synthesizes steroids.

• A. E. R.
• B. Golgi body
• C. Peroxisomes
• D. Lysosomes

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

E. R.

The endoplasmic reticulum is the double membrane bound organelle. It is or two types on the basis of the presence of ribosomes. Endoplasmic reticulum which lacks ribosomes is called smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER). The SER occurs in cells engaged in producing a lot of lipids. SER takes part in the synthesis of vitamins, carbohydrates, and detoxification. SER is also involved in a number of other reactions like the synthesis of bile, precursors of steroid hormones from cholesterol. Endoplasmic reticulum which possesses ribosome called as rough endoplasmic reticulum which involved in the formation and transportation of proteins.