The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

question 4

Multiple Choice

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum

• A) is the site where lipids destined for other cellular compartments are manufactured.
• B) produces the energy needed to run chemical reactions in the cell.
• C) converts sunlight into chemical energy.
• D) stores water, nutrients, and enzymes.

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