Would the absence of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) affect the membrane transport of hormones that diffuse through the phospholipid bilayer? Explain.
a) Yes, the absence of SER would enhance the membrane transport of hormones.
b) Yes, the absence of SER would inhibit the membrane transport of hormones.
c) No, the absence of SER would not have any effect on the membrane transport of hormones.
d) It is unclear how the absence of SER would affect the membrane transport of hormones.