A cell with a predominance of smooth endoplasmic reticulum is likely specialized to ________.
A) store large quantities of water
B) import and export large quantities of protein
C) actively secrete large quantities of protein
D) synthesize large quantities of lipids

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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is involved in lipid synthesis, specifically the synthesis of phospholipids and steroids. Therefore, a cell with a predominance of SER is likely specialized for lipid synthesis.

A Cell with a Predominance of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Is