In a cell, lipids are synthesized in the
A) Golgi apparatus.
B) smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
C) rough endoplasmic reticulum.
D) mitochondria.

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Lipids are synthesized in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. This is because the smooth ER lacks ribosomes and therefore has a smooth appearance under the microscope, which sets it apart from the rough ER where protein synthesis occurs. The smooth ER is involved in lipid metabolism, including synthesis, modification, and transport of lipids.

In a Cell, Lipids Are Synthesized in the