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Q · Tissuesmedium · 45s
Which organelle stores calcium ions and detoxifies drugs?
TopicTissues
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes lipids, stores calcium ions for muscle contraction, and detoxifies xenobiotics using cytochrome P₄₅₀ enzymes.
Final Answer: Option B - Smooth ER