Asked by Ashleigh Delport on Jun 24, 2024
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The organelle that protects cells from the damaging effects of medications and toxins is the ________.
A) ribosome
B) microtubule
C) secretory vesicle
D) smooth endoplasmic reticulum
E) mitochondria
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
A cellular organelle involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and calcium ion storage, lacking attached ribosomes.
Secretory Vesicle
Membrane-bound sacs within cells that store and transport substances which are to be secreted or released.
Microtubule
Hollow tube composed of tubulin, measuring approximately 25 nm in diameter and usually several micro meters long. Helps provide support to the cytoplasm of the cell and is a component of certain cell organelles, such as centrioles, spindle fibers, cilia, and flagella.
- Develop an understanding of the morphology and functions of specific organelles within cells, such as the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and ribosomes.
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JM
Jennifer MedinaJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) plays a crucial role in detoxifying a variety of organic compounds, including medications and toxins, making it the organelle that protects cells from their damaging effects.
Learning Objectives
- Develop an understanding of the morphology and functions of specific organelles within cells, such as the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and ribosomes.