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The Golgi complex isn’t a vampire but… is a membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. Its main role is to modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids that are produced in the endoplasmic reticulum. Inside the Golgi, these molecules undergo important chemical modifications, such as glycosylation (the addition of sugar molecules), which helps determine their structure, function, and destination. The Golgi then packages them into transport vesicles and directs them to their final locations—such as the cell membrane, lysosomes, or outside the cell through secretion. In simple terms, the Golgi complex works like the cell’s processing and shipping center, ensuring that proteins and lipids are correctly prepared and delivered where they’re needed. #dracula #golgi #bio #Science #fyp