A cell with an extensive area of smooth endoplasmic reticulum is specialized to ________.
A) play a role in storage
B) synthesize large quantities of lipids
C) actively export protein molecules
D) import and export protein molecules

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for lipid synthesis, and a cell with an extensive area of smooth ER is likely specialized for this function.

A Cell with an Extensive Area of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum