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Which one of the following functions is not carried out by smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

A. Transport of materials

B. Synthesis of lipid

C. Synthesis of protein

D. Synthesis of steroid hormone

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulumdoes not contain ribosomes on its surface for which it is regarded as smooth. So, proteins cannotbe synthesised by SER provided protein synthesis is the primary task of ribosomes.

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