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Which of the following are functions of lipochondria?


A

Detoxification

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B

Formation of acrosome

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C

Chemical modification of lipids and proteins

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D

Both (B) And (C)

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Solution

The correct option is D

Both (B) And (C)


The correct option is D.

The explanation for the correct option:

  1. Lipochondria refers to the temporary storage vacuoles of lips in the Golgi complex.
  2. Its function is to store, package, modify and sort proteins and lipids for secretion.
  3. It is also involved in the formation of acrosomes.
  4. Hence, options B and C are correct.

Explanation for the incorrect option:

Option A

The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the detoxification of organic substances in cells.

Option B

The function of lipochondria not only includes the formation of acrosome but also the chemical modification of lips, and protein.

Option C

The function of liprochondria not only includes the chemical modification but also the formation of the acrosome.

Final answer: Formation of acrosome and chemical modification of protein and lipid is the function of the lipochodria.


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