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what is the main function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum in a plant cell?
to make lipids
to direct cell activities by sending instructions to different parts of the cell
to contain the information that the cell uses for growth and activities
to support movement within the cell
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) in a cell (including plant cells) is primarily involved in lipid synthesis. The option "to direct cell activities..." relates to the nucleus's role (sending instructions via DNA/RNA). "To contain information..." is the function of DNA (in the nucleus). "To support movement within the cell" is more related to the cytoskeleton. So the correct function of SER is lipid production.
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to make lipids