A cell with a predominance of smooth endoplasmic reticulum is most likely specialized to carry out which of the following processes?
A) storage of large quantities of water
B) import and export large quantities of protein
C) active secretion of large quantities of protein
D) synthesis of large quantities of lipids

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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is primarily involved in the synthesis of lipids, metabolism of carbohydrates, and detoxification of drugs and poisons. Therefore, a cell with a predominance of smooth ER is most likely specialized for the synthesis of large quantities of lipids.

A Cell with a Predominance of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Is