Apentix/AP Biology/Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function/Question
AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt

Which statement best captures what the Golgi apparatus contributes to the endomembrane system?

A.It finishes, sorts, and dispatches proteins and lipids delivered from the ER
B.It captures light energy and packs it into sugar bonds
C.It reads messenger RNA templates to assemble polypeptide chains
D.It digests worn-out organelles and reclaims their nutrients

Explanation

Core Concept

Proteins and lipids arrive at the cis face from the ER and pass through cisternae where enzymes trim sugars, add tags, and refine the cargo. The trans face then sorts finished products into vesicles bound for the plasma membrane, lysosomes, or secretion. Modification followed by targeted distribution is the organelle's core contribution.

Correct Answer

AIt finishes, sorts, and dispatches proteins and lipids delivered from the ER

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