Question

The site for lipid synthesis in a cell is

• A. smooth endoplasmic reticulum
• B. rough endoplasmic reticulum
• C. Golgi vesicles
• D. both $1$ and $2$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 2

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum $(SER)$ is the site for lipid synthesis in a cell. It is found in the cells engaged in the synthesis and storage of glycogen, fat and sterols (e.g. glycogen storing liver cells, interstitial cells, adrenal cortical cells, adipose cells, muscle cells, retinal cells etc.)