What are the functions of the Golgi body?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
The Golgi body (Golgi apparatus) serves two primary functions: (1) Modification and packaging – it receives proteins and lipids from the endoplasmic reticulum, modifies them by adding carbohydrate groups or other molecules, and packages them into vesicles for transport, and (2) Secretion – it sorts and directs modified molecules to their correct destinations, either within the cell or for secretion outside the cell. The Golgi apparatus acts as the cell's post office, ensuring proper processing and delivery of cellular products.
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