Which best describes functions of the agranular (smooth) endoplasmic reticulum?

A. transcription of DNA into RNA
B. generation of ATP
C. digestion of engulfed bacteria and cellular debris
D. synthesis and packaging of proteins for secretion from the cell or export to other organelles
E. synthesis of lipids and intracellular storage of calcium ions


E

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