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Golgi apparatus
/ɡˈɒlɡɪ ˌapəɹˈeɪtəs/
/ɡˈɑːlɡi ˌæpɚɹˈæɾəs/Golgi apparatus
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apparato di Golgi, complex di 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
Example
The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins, ensuring they are properly shaped and functional.
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.
