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Golgi Body: Structure and Function

Author: Amanda Soderlind

The Golgi Body

Source: Images and Video Created by Amanda Soderlind

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Terms to Know
Endomembrane System

A system of cellular structures, including the endoplasmic reticulum, nuclear envelope, Golgi body, and vesicles, that is used to synthesize and package proteins and lipids.

Golgi Body

A cell organelle that packages lipids and proteins to be transported out of the cell.

Lipid

A hydrophobic (water-repelling) biomolecule made up of glycerol and fatty acids; lipids include phospholipids, cholesterol and steroid hormones.

Vesicle

A small sac surrounded by a membrane which transports cellular products within the endomembrane system.