Question

What is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 1

SER is found in both animal cell and plant cell. An organelle is a sub unit with in a cell that has speciliy function.

The main function of SER is to make cellular products like hormones & lipids.

Answer 2

The functions of smooth endoplasmic reticulum is as follows:-

1. It is the synthesis of lipids such as phospholipids.
2. It helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates.
3. It producers and secretes steroid hormones.
4. It produces calcium ions which is useful in the muscular system and the respiratory system.