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liver cells are responsible for the detoxification of the blood from chemicals. which organelle would be found in higher concentrations in cells of the liver to aid in the detoxification process? a ribosomes b mitochondria c golgi apparatus d smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, mitochondria produce energy (ATP), and the Golgi apparatus processes and packages proteins/lipids. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is specifically tasked with detoxifying drugs and chemicals, a key function of liver cells.
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D. smooth endoplasmic reticulum