Question

What will happen if smooth endoplasmic reticulum is not present in the cells of vertebrates?Write two impact

Answer 1

If a cell lacks smooth endoplasmic reticulum, then eventually death can take place as SER are involved in some crucial functions of the body.

Explanation:

• The smooth endoplasmic reticulum have important functions in the synthesis of lipids in the body. If smooth endoplasmic reticulum is absent in the cells of a person, then there will be abnormality in the production of fats.

• The skeletal muscles cannot contract if the skeletal muscles of the body do not have smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

• The smooth endoplasmic reticulum also store calcium for a cell. Hence, without smooth endoplasmic reticulum there will be no sites for storing calcium in a cell.