Question

question 6
1 pts
the liver is involved in detoxification of many poisons and drugs. which of the following organelles is primarily involved in this process and therefore abundant in liver cells?
golgi apparatus
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
rough endoplasmic reticulum
mitochondria

Explanation:

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) has enzymes that help in detoxifying poisons and drugs. For example, in liver cells, it metabolizes various toxic substances. The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids. The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is involved in protein synthesis (due to ribosomes attached to it). Mitochondria are the power - houses of the cell, generating ATP. Since the question is about detoxification (a function of SER), we can analyze each option.

Answer:

smooth endoplasmic reticulum