Which of the following statements would best describe a cell that has an extensive area of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
A)It plays a role in storage.
B)It synthesizes large quantities of lipids.
C)It actively exports protein molecules.
D)It is able to both import and export protein molecules.

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is responsible for lipid synthesis and storage, so a cell with an extensive area of smooth ER would likely be synthesizing large quantities of lipids.

Which of the Following Statements Would Best Describe a Cell