Question

Which of these is not a function of the Golgi apparatus?

(a) Packaging of proteins

(b) Modification of proteins

(c) Synthesis of glycoproteins and glycolipids

(d) Synthesis of proteins

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This is a very interesting question from Eukaryotic Cells and it’s Organelles topic in section Cell : The Unit of Life of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) Synthesis of proteins

To explain: Golgi bodies are involved in the synthesis of glycoproteins and glycolipids. They are also involved in the modifications and packaging of proteins received from the endoplasmic reticulum. It does not synthesize proteins.