Which of the following cell organelle is responsible for the synthesis of steroidal hormones and lipids?

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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Rough endoplasmic reticulum

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Mitochondrion

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Ribosome

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Solution

The correct option is A Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) appear smooth due to the absence of ribosomes. SER is the major site for synthesis of lipid and lipid-like steroidal hormones in animal cells.

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