Structures of the Cell Quick Check 5 of 55 of 5 Items Question What would happen to a cell that lacked smooth endoplasmic reticulum?(1 point) Responses It would not be able to produce tRNA. It would not be able to produce tRNA. It would not be able to replicate DNA. It would not be able to replicate DNA. It would not be able to make lipids. It would not be able to make lipids. Its cell membrane would be impermeable. Its cell membrane would be impermeable. Skip to navigation page 5 of 5

Answer 1

If a cell lacked smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER), the most accurate response from the given options is: It would not be able to make lipids.

The smooth ER is primarily responsible for the synthesis of lipids, including phospholipids and cholesterol, which are essential for cell membranes and other cellular functions.