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Bulk of the protein glycosylation takes place in
Options
A Golgi complex
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B peroxosomes
C ribosomes
D lysosomes
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While initial glycosylation can begin in the endoplasmic reticulum, the bulk of the processing and modification of oligosaccharides on proteins occurs in the Golgi complex. Enzymes within the Golgi's cisternae add, remove, and modify sugar residues to create mature glycoproteins.

Hint

This organelle acts as the cell's 'post office,' modifying and sorting proteins for delivery.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 787 of 2214
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