Why do certain cells in the ovaries and testes contain large amounts of SER?
A)The ovaries and testes produce large amounts of gametes and the large cells need SER to produce the phospholipids.
B)The ovaries and testes produce large amounts of steroid hormones which are lipid based.
C)The ovaries and testes produce large amounts of proteins from the ribosomes.
D)The ovaries and testes have excess toxic waste production so large amounts of SER are used for detoxification.
E)The ovaries and testes store large amounts of triglycerides.

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The ovaries and testes produce large amounts of steroid hormones which are lipid based. SER is responsible for the synthesis of lipids, including the production of steroid hormones. Therefore, these cells require a large amount of SER to produce and store these hormones.

Why Do Certain Cells in the Ovaries and Testes Contain