Which statement regarding the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is FALSE?
A) The SER synthesizes the majority of the lipid components of the plasma membrane.
B) The SER manufactures proteins for export from the cell.
C) The SER stores calcium ions.
D) The SER detoxifies drugs and harmful substances ingested by and produced in the body.

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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is primarily involved in lipid synthesis, calcium ion storage, and detoxification processes. Protein synthesis for export is a function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER), not the SER.

Which Statement Regarding the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) Is FALSE