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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The name of the organelle responsible for packaging & transportation of newly synthesized proteins is
Options
A Ribosome
B Lysosome
C Golgi apparatus
Correct Answer
D Nucleus
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Golgi apparatus (or Golgi body) is the organelle responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins (and lipids) into vesicles for transport to their final destinations, either within or outside the cell.

Hint

Which organelle acts as the 'post office' of the cell, processing and packaging molecules for delivery?

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