Question

Function of Golgi apparatus

Answer 1

Golgi apparatus is one of the important organelles of the cell which has multiple functions which are listed below:

1) pos-translational modifications : certain proteins get shuttled from endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi for addition of groups like phosphate, sulfate, sugar moeities, etc.

2) lipid modifications : similar addition of groups on lipid molecules.

3)excretion of wastes

4) packaging of substances to be secreted out of the cell into vesicles and trafficking them.

5) production and secretion of mucus