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    What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
    Question

    What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

    A.

    ATP production

    B.

    Protein modification

    C.

    Lipid synthesis

    D.

    DNA replication

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is (b) Protein modification.
    • The Golgi apparatus modifies, packages, and transports proteins and lipids synthesized in the cell.
    • It plays a key role in post-translational modification of proteins.
    Information Booster:
    • The Golgi apparatus was discovered by Camillo Golgi in 1898.
    • It is also called the Golgi body or Golgi complex.
    • Proteins are received from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
    • It is prominent in secretory cells.
    Additional Knowledge:
    • ATP is produced in mitochondria.
    • Lipid synthesis mainly occurs in the smooth ER.

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