What would happen to a cell that lacked smooth endoplasmic reticulum?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Its cell membrane would be impermeable.
Its cell membrane would be impermeable.

It would not be able to make lipids.
It would not be able to make lipids.

It would not be able to produce tRNA.
It would not be able to produce tRNA.

It would not be able to replicate DNA.

Answer 1

If a cell lacked smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER), the correct response would be:

It would not be able to make lipids.

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is primarily involved in the synthesis of lipids, metabolism of carbohydrates, and detoxification of drugs and poisons. Without it, the cell would struggle to produce lipids necessary for membrane formation and other cellular functions.