The function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum in an animal cell?

Answer 1

Packaging of secretory proteins as well as the synthesis of lipids. also responsible for inactivation and detoxification of drugs and other compounds that might otherwise be harmful or toxic to the cell.

Answer 2

Smooth ER has its purpose in the cell. It acts as a storage organelle. It is important in the creation and storage of steroids. It also stores ions in solution that the cell may need at a later time. Steroids are a type of ringed organic molecule used for many purposes in an organism. They are not always about building muscle mass like a weight lifter. The ion storage is important because sometimes a cell needs ions fast. It might not want to search the environment for ions, so it is easier to have them stored in a pack for easy use.

Answer 3

The Endoplasmic Reticulum, otherwise known as ER, is simply a pathway for moving materials to the Golgi bodies which then send the materials to the cell membrane for either incorporation or excretion.

Answer 4

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum in an animal cell is primarily involved in lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, detoxification of drugs and poisons, and storage of calcium ions. It lacks ribosomes on its surface, unlike the rough endoplasmic reticulum, which is involved in protein synthesis.

Answer 5

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum has lipids and carbohydrate synthesis. It has no ribosomes that is why they are smooth. They occur in both animals and plant cells.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

mainly the function of ERs is involved in transpotation of proteins....and moreover some drugs are digested in ERs..etc....thx..with best regards..