Which of the following is a characteristic of smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) but not rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)? A) Protein synthesis B) Sending vesicles to the Golgi that contain proteins that are either secreted or become part of the plasma membrane C) Steroid synthesis D) Drug and alcohol detoxification E) Steroid synthesis and drug and alcohol detoxification

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is involved in lipid and steroid synthesis, metabolism of carbohydrates, and detoxification of drugs and poisons, distinguishing it from rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER), which is primarily involved in protein synthesis.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Smooth Endoplasmic