The smooth endoplasmic reticulum
A) is the site for manufacture of lipids destined for other cellular compartments.
B) produces the energy needed to run chemical reactions in the cell.
C) converts sunlight into chemical energy.
D) stores water, nutrients, and enzymes.

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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for the synthesis of lipids, including phospholipids, steroids, and fatty acids, which are then transported to other cellular compartments or in some cases, secreted from the cell.

Note: The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is also involved in drug detoxification, calcium ion storage, and carbohydrate metabolism, but none of these options were given in the answer choices.

The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum