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Which organelle in eukaryotic cells is known as the site of lipid synthesis, calcium ion storage, and detoxification of drugs and poisons?
A. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
B. Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum✓ Correct Answer
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Ribosome
💡 Solution & Explanation
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is lacking in ribosomes and functions primarily in lipid synthesis, calcium ion storage, and the detoxification of metabolic byproducts and drugs. The rough endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes and specializes in synthesizing secretory proteins.
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