Land Area: 1  Land: 3,537,436 sq. miles (9,161,923 sq km) 2  Water: 181,274 sq. miles (469,497 sq km) 3  Total: 3,718,710 sq. miles (9,631,420 sq km)  Land Area: (individual 1  states) Land Area: (all countries)  Horizontal Width: 2,680 1  miles. Vertical Length: 1,582  miles.
Quick Answer. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the organelle responsible for the production of lipids in the cell. This particular reticulum also synthesizes carbohydrates and steroid hormones. The endoplasmic reticulum is made up of membranous sacs and tubules.
Quick Answer. The five functions of lipids are: acting as an energy source, providing insulation and protection to organs, giving structure to cell membranes, insulation and generating heat when temperatures change. Most people have enough lipids to act as a food source for 24 to 30 days. Continue Reading