Golgi Apparatus (Organelle)

A stack of flattened membrane-bound sacs (cisternae) found in eukaryotic cells, involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum.

Key Functions:

• Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids.
• Forms lysosomes and secretory vesicles.
• Plays a central role in cellular secretion and membrane trafficking.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Organelle (type of)
• Endoplasmic Reticulum (receives proteins/lipids from)
• Lysosome (forms)
• Secretory Vesicle (forms)