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synthesizes lipids, phospholipids, and steroids (detoxifies drugs, alcohol, and poisons)

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What organelle is responsable for protein and lipid synthesis?

The Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R.) is responsible for lipid synthesis however ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis. Ribosomes are also present in endoplasmic reticulum - rough E.R. Smooth E.R. contains no ribosomes.


Name the two kinds of endoplasmic reticulum?

Two types of Endoplasmic Reticuli exists, the rough endoplasmic reticulum and the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. The rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins -{from through}- VIA the ribosomes embedded within its structure. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of lipids and steroids.


Which organelle is primarily involved in the synthesis of oils?

The endoplasmic reticulum (specifically the smooth endoplasmic reticulum) is primarily involved in the synthesis of oils in a cell. It uses enzymes to catalyze the reactions involved in building lipid molecules, including oils.


Two main functions of endoplasmic reticulum?

Protein synthesis: The rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is involved in the synthesis and processing of proteins. Lipid synthesis: The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is responsible for lipid synthesis and detoxification of harmful substances.


Site of steroid and fatty acid synthesis in a cellular structure?

Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum


What is involved in the synthesis of steroids?

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum


How does rough ER differ from smooth ER in structures function?

Rough endoplasmic reticulum is studded with protein-producing ribosomes giving it a "rough" appearance, hence its name. It works in concert with the Golgi complex to target new proteins to their proper destinations. The rough endoplasmic reticulum is continuous with both the nuclear envelope and the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum has functions in several metabolic processes; it contains enzymes, and it stores calcium ions in muscle cells. Lipid synthesis takes place in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is continuous with the rough endoplasmic reticulum.


What is the organelle that synthesizes lipids?

The endoplasmic reticulum is the organelle responsible for synthesizing lipids in a cell. It has two regions where lipid synthesis occurs: the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) and the nuclear envelope. Lipids produced in the SER are important for various cellular functions, such as building cell membranes and storing energy.


What are 2 functions of the endoplasmic reticulum?

if it's the rough ER then it functions to transport protein but if its the smooth ER it functions as a site of lipid and steroid synthesis


Is smooth er involved in protein synthesis?

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is not involved in protein synthesis. That is the job of the rough endoplasmic reticulum, which gets its name from the ribosomes embedded on its surface.


What does rough endoplasmic contain that smooth endoplasmic reticulum does not?

Ribosomes.


What part of the cell is responsible for lipid synthesis?

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is responsible for lipid synthesis in the cell. Specifically, the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is the region where lipid synthesis occurs, involving enzymes and processes needed for lipid production.