What would happen to a cell that lacked smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
A. It's cell membrane would be impermeable
B. it would not be able to produce tRNA
C. it would not be able to replicate DNA
D. it would not be able to make lipids
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The correct answer is D. it would not be able to make lipids.
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER) is primarily involved in the synthesis of lipids, including phospholipids and cholesterol. A cell lacking smooth ER would therefore struggle to produce these essential lipids, impacting its overall structure and function. The other options listed are not primarily functions of the smooth ER.
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