Which Organelle is Involved in the Synthesis of Cholesterol

Question

Which organelle is involved in the synthesis of cholesterol?
A) Golgi apparatus
B) smooth endoplasmic reticulum
C) rough endoplasmic reticulum
D) mitochondria

Accepted Answer

The synthesis of cholesterol occurs in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. The rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis and the Golgi apparatus is involved in the processing and packaging of proteins. The mitochondria is involved in ATP production.