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what part of the cell modifies, sorts, and repackages proteins? mitochondria golgi body er
The Golgi body, also known as the Golgi apparatus, is an organelle in the cell. Its main functions include modifying, sorting, and repackaging proteins. Proteins are synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and then transported to the Golgi body. In the Golgi body, they undergo further modifications such as the addition of sugar molecules (glycosylation). After modification, the Golgi body sorts the proteins and packages them into vesicles. These vesicles then transport the proteins to their final destinations, which can be within the cell (such as lysosomes) or outside the cell (secretion). Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration. The ER is involved in protein and lipid synthesis.
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