Question

Lipid molecules in the cell are synthesized by :

• A. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
• B. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
• C. Golgi apparatus
• D. Plastids

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

The correct option is A:

Explanation for correct answer:

1. The endoplasmic reticulum is a tubular network of membranes located in the cytoplasm of the cell.
2. These are of two types namely smooth endoplasmic reticulum and rough endoplasmic reticulum.
3. Lipid molecules in the cell are synthesized by the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

Explanation for wrong answer:

1. Golgi apparatus is a membrane-bound cell organelle found in the cytoplasm of the cell. It is responsible for the storage, modification, and packaging of the products synthesized in the cell.
2. Plastids are membrane-bound cell organelles found in the cytoplasm of plant cells. They are the main site for photosynthesis i.e. they prepare their food by converting light energy into chemical energy.
3. The rough endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes proteins

Final answer:

Lipid molecules in the cell are synthesized by the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.