Golgi apparatus
Pronunciation
/ɡˈɑːlɡi ˌæpɚɹˈæɾəs/

Definition & Meaning of "Golgi apparatus"in English

Golgi apparatus
01

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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
Golgi apparatuses
Examples
The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins, ensuring they are properly shaped and functional.
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