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Glycolipids are synthesized in the ER and ____________(a) Nucleus(b) Golgi complex(c) Mitochondrion(d) Plasma membraneThis question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question originated from Cytoplasmic Membrane Systems in chapter Cytoplasmic Membrane Systems of Cell Biology

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The correct answer is (b) Golgi complex

The BEST explanation: Most membrane LIPIDS are synthesized ENTIRELY in the endoplasmic reticulum with a few exceptions, one being GLYCOLIPIDS. The synthesis of glycolipids begins in the ER and completes in the Golgi complex.



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