Comparing cells synthesizing secretory proteins and cells secreting steroid hormones,the cells synthesizing the steroid hormones have
A)more rough ER.
B)more smooth ER.
C)equal amounts of smooth and rough ER.
D)equal amounts of smooth and rough ER,but more lysosomes.
E)equal amounts of smooth and rough ER,but fewer lysosomes.

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Cells synthesizing steroid hormones have more smooth ER because the smooth ER is involved in the synthesis of lipids, including steroids, whereas the rough ER, which is studded with ribosomes, is more involved in the synthesis of proteins, including secretory proteins.

Comparing Cells Synthesizing Secretory Proteins and Cells Secreting Steroid Hormones,the