Which of the following cell organelle plays a crucial role in detoxifying poisons and drugs in a cell?

Golgi apparatus

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Lysosomes

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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Vacuoles

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Solution

The correct option is A Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is involved in the synthesis of fatty acids and membrane components, such as lipids.
It contains enzymes that help to detoxify and process chemicals like drugs, poisons, and alcohol.
Thus the correct answer is option C.

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