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Golgi apparatus
/ɡˈɒlɡɪ ˌapəɹˈeɪtəs/
/ɡˈɑːlɡi ˌæpɚɹˈæɾəs/Golgi apparatus
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aparato de Golgi, complejo de Golgi
a cellular organelle involved in the processing, packaging, and distribution of proteins and lipids within the cell, consisting of a stack of flattened membrane sacs called cisternae
Golgi apparatus
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The Golgi apparatus is involved in the formation of vesicles that transport materials within the cell or to the cell membrane.
The Golgi apparatus plays a crucial role in sorting and directing proteins to their designated cellular locations.
In nerve cells, the Golgi apparatus contributes to the formation of myelin, a fatty substance protecting nerve fibers.
Plant cells utilize the Golgi apparatus to produce cell wall components and other essential biomolecules.
The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins, ensuring they are properly shaped and functional.
