Which organelle is primarily responsible for the detoxification of lipid-soluble drugs and toxins in liver cells? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Explanation:
Sericulture is the process of rearing silkworms (primarily Bombyx mori) for the production of silk. The silkworm feeds on mulberry leaves (Morus alba) and spins a continuous filament of silk protein (fibroin) to form a cocoon around itself during its pupal stage. The cocoons are then boiled to kill the pupa and unwind the silk filament for textile production.

Explanation:
Biological magnification (or biomagnification) is the process where the concentration of persistent, non-biodegradable toxic substances (like DDT, mercury, or PCBs) increases progressively at each successive trophic level in a food chain. Because these substances are not metabolized or excreted, they accumulate in the tissues of organisms. Top predators end up with the highest, often lethal, concentrations of these toxins.

Explanation:
Simple diffusion is the passive movement of molecules (e.g., O₂, CO₂) from high to low concentration without the need for a membrane protein or energy. Osmosis specifically refers to water movement across a semipermeable membrane. Facilitated diffusion uses channel or carrier proteins but no energy. Active transport requires energy (ATP).