Question

Which structures are responsible for lipid synthesis respectively in plants and animal cells?

• A. Smooth E. R.
• B. Smooth and rough E. R.
• C. Smooth E. R. and sphaerosomes
• D. Sphaerosomes and smooth E. R.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Sphaerosomes and smooth E. R.

Sphaerosomes are single half unit membrane covered small spherical organelles in plants which synthesize and store fats. They develop from endoplasmic reticulum. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum are devoid of ribosomes and carry out synthesis of lipids, detoxification, synthesis of steroids in animals.