A cell in the pancreas that secretes an enzyme to hydrolyzes lipids would be expected to have

a. a larger-than-normal nucleus
b. an extensive rough ER
c. a greater-than-normal number of free ribsomes
d. an extensive smooth ER
e. a and d


B

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