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What is the function of ER and centrioles

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In certain cell types, smooth ER plays an important role in the synthesis of steroid hormonesfrom cholesterol. In cells of the liver, it contributes to the detoxification of drugs and harmful chemicals. The sarcoplasmic reticulum is a specialized type of smooth ER that regulates the calcium ionconcentration in the cytoplasm of striated muscle cells.

The main function of the centriole is to help with cell division in animal cells. The centrioles help in the formation of the spindle fibers that separate the chromosomes during cell division (mitosis).

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