The smooth endoplasmic reticulum
A) is the site where lipids destined for other cellular compartments are manufactured.
B) produces the energy needed to run chemical reactions in the cell.
C) converts sunlight into chemical energy.
D) stores water, nutrients, and enzymes.

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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid metabolism and is the site where lipids destined for other cellular compartments are manufactured. It does not produce energy, convert sunlight, store water, nutrients or enzymes.

The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum