Which of the following is correctly paired with this functio

Which of the following is correctly paired with this function? smooth endoplasmic reticulum: metabolism or lipids Golgi apparatus: produce energy for the cell mitochondrion packaging proteins and lipids Lysosome protein synthesis

Solution

The correct option is Option 1: Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum- Metabolism of Lipids

There are two types of Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)- Rough and Smooth. Rough ER contains ribosomes and function as the site for protein synthesis. Smooth ER does not contain ribosomes. Rather, it is the site for lipid biosynthesis and its metabolism. It is also responsible for the production of steroid hormones and also participates in detoxification of various toxins in the body.

Let us also analyze why the remaining answers are incorrect.

Option 2: Golgi apparatus-produce energy for the cell
This is incorrect because the function of golgi is to aid in post translational folding and modification of proteins. It also sorts the intracellular proteins from secretory proteins.

Option 3: Mitochondrion- packaging proteins and lipids
This is incorrrect because the mitochondrion is the power-house of the cell and is responsible for the production of ATP molecules, which is used as an energy source for various metabolic reactions.

Option 4: Lysosome-protein synthesis
This is incorrect because lysosomes play an important role in the degradation of worn out organelles and engulfed bacteria/viruses.