What is the role of SER in liver cells of vertebrates?

SER stands for Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum. The role of SER in liver cells of vertebrates is to break down (detoxifying) drugs and poisons.

It is also involved in detoxification, production of biochemicals necessary for digestion and in lipid digestion.


This is a picture showing the Endoplasmic Reticulum.



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