Assertion (A): The endoplasmic reticulum functions as a site for synthesis of lipids and steroids. | Reason (R): The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is primarily involved in lipid and steroid synthesis.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
✓ Correct answer: A
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