Why Do Certain Cells in the Ovaries and Testes Contain

question 162

Multiple Choice

Why do certain cells in the ovaries and testes contain large amounts of SER?

• A)The ovaries and testes produce large amounts of gametes and the large cells need SER to produce the phospholipids.
• B)The ovaries and testes produce large amounts of steroid hormones which are lipid based.
• C)The ovaries and testes produce large amounts of proteins from the ribosomes.
• D)The ovaries and testes have excess toxic waste production so large amounts of SER are used for detoxification.
• E)The ovaries and testes store large amounts of triglycerides.

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