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smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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cell membranes containing enzymes: endoplasmic reticulum that stores key enzymes in plant and animal cells and is involved in various processes including the synthesis of fatty acids and the detoxification of chemicals such as drugs and alcohol.
See also rough endoplasmic reticulum
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