Golgi Apparatus Flashcards
what is the Golgi apparatus is known as?
the RESERVE
where is the Golgi apparatus organelle found near?
near the nucleus
what does the Golgi apparatus organelle consists of?
consists of several cisternae (the layers of the Golgi are called cisternae)
what are the number of cells in the Golgi apparatus organelle?
cells varies ENORMOUSLY
what are the two distinct faces of the Golgi apparatus organelle?
- Cis or forming (e.g. rough ER)
2. trans or maturing (e.g. plasma membrane)
what are the functions of the Golgi apparatus organelle?
- principle director
- modifies
- packages
what does the Golgi apparatus directs?
is the principle director of macromolecules, proteins, lipids, and their modified forms
what does the Golgi apparatus modifies?
modifies macromolecules usually with a specialized sugar
what does the Golgi apparatus package?
packages proteins for secretion