Question

Identify the organelle and list down its functions.

Answer 1

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) do not have any ribosomes on them. Their functions are:

• This helps in the synthesis of lipids (fats) and hormones.
• It helps in the detoxification of poisons and drugs.
• It is a storage house of ions like Sodium important for generating ATP
• It also distributes products throughout the cell and to other sites in the organism