Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing lipids and detoxifying chemicals?

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Lysosome

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Golgi apparatus

Answer: Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Explanation:

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) synthesizes lipids, metabolizes carbohydrates, and detoxifies drugs and poisons.