Question

Select the cellular function not carried out by SER.

• A. Synthesis of lipids
• B. Storehouse for water
• C. Detoxification of poisons
• D. Synthesis of hormones

Answer 1

The correct option is B Storehouse for water

The functions of SER include:

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