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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Steroid synthesis occurs in which organelle?
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The correct answer is  Ans. B Smooth endoplasmic reticulum* The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is continuous with the rough endoplasmic reticulum and does not contain any ribosomes. Although it has several functions, the sER is specialized for the production of steroid hormones in cells of the adrenal cortex.* Remember that cholesterol is the main precursor for steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex and the gonads.