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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the major site for synthesis of _________.

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Proteins
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Lipids
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Carbohydrates
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Vitamins
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Solution

The correct option is B Lipids
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is a membranous organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. The main functions of SER are the synthesis of lipids, steroid hormones, the detoxification of harmful byproducts and storage and metabolism of calcium ions within the cell.
So, the correct answer is "lipids".

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