Lipid molecules in the cell are sythesized by
(a) smooth endoplasmic reticulum
(b) rough endoplasmic reticulum
(c) golgi apparatus
(d) plastids
Answer : (a)
The Smooth endoplasmic reticulum helps in the manufacture of fat molecules, or lipids, important for cell function.
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) has functions such as it synthesizes lipids, phospholipids and steroids. Cells which secrete these products, such as those in the testes, ovaries and sebaceous glands have an abundance of smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
Therefore, option (a) is correct.