Consider the following statements regarding the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): 1. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) is majorly involved in the synthesis of lipids and steroidal hormones. 2. Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) plays a crucial role in detoxification of drugs and poisons in liver cells. 3. The membrane of ER is continuous with the outer membrane of the nucleus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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