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What does the Golgi apparatus do with synthesized glycoproteins?
publish date: 2026/06/15 06:28:27.456681 UTC
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Certain synthesized materials from the ribosomes travel along the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus.
Select ALL correct statements about the role of the Golgi apparatus.
Correct Answer
(1) It concentrates and stores glycoproteins
(2) It releases chemicals via secretory vesicles to the cell surface
(3) It synthesizes more complex polysaccharides attached to proteins
(4) It can be used for mucus secretion
Explanation
The Golgi apparatus (Golgi body) serves several functions:
- Concentrates and stores glycoproteins and mucopolysaccharides
- Releases stored chemicals via secretory vesicles to the cell surface
- Modifies simple sugars into complex polysaccharides attached to proteins, used for mucus secretion
- Provides capsules in which hormones and digestive enzymes are stored
ATP production is the role of mitochondria, not the Golgi apparatus.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide