Synthesis of membrane lipids occurs:

Inside of Golgi bodies

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In association with endoplasmic reticulum

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Inside the nucleus

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Inside of mitochondria

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Solution

The correct option is B In association with endoplasmic reticulum
The ER and Golgi apparatus together constitute the endomembrane compartment of eukaryotic cells. The endomembrane compartment is a major site of lipid synthesis and the endoplasmic reticulum is where not only lipids are synthesized but membrane-bound proteins are also made.
Hence, the correct answer is 'In association with endoplasmic reticulum'.

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