I have a network of membranes. I help the cell manufacture fat molecules called lipids. Who am I?

Smooth ER

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Rough ER

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Golgi Apparatus

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Ribosome

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The correct option is A Smooth ER
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum does not bear ribosomes over the surface of its membrane. It is mainly formed of vesicles and tubules. It is involved in the synthesis of glycogen, lipids and steroids.

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I have a network of membranes. I help the cell manufacture fat molecules called lipids. Who am I?

The correct option is A Smooth ERSmooth endoplasmic reticulum does not bear ribosomes over the surface of its membrane. It is mainly formed of vesicles and tubules. It is involved in the synthesis of glycogen, lipids and steroids.

The correct option is A Smooth ER
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum does not bear ribosomes over the surface of its membrane. It is mainly formed of vesicles and tubules. It is involved in the synthesis of glycogen, lipids and steroids.