Which Organelle Synthesizes Lipids and Carbohydrates

Question

Which organelle synthesizes lipids and carbohydrates?
A)nucleus
B)Golgi apparatus
C)mitochondria
D)smooth endoplasmic reticulum
E)rough endoplasmic reticulum

Accepted Answer

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for the synthesis of lipids and carbohydrates. It also plays a role in detoxification and calcium storage. The nucleus contains the genetic material, the Golgi apparatus modifies and sorts proteins, the mitochondria produce ATP, and the rough endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes proteins.