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which of the following best describes the function of the golgi apparatus?
it modifies and transports proteins after the ribosome makes them.
it modifies lipids and proteins and places them into packages.
it manufactures proteins and nucleic acids using the dna code.
it manufactures lipids and then transports them to a new location

Explanation:

The Golgi apparatus is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging lipids and proteins (received from the endoplasmic reticulum) into vesicles for transport to their destinations (e.g., cell membrane, lysosomes, or secretion outside the cell). The first option has a typo ("ransports", "fter") and its description is less accurate about the packaging. The third option is the function of ribosomes (protein synthesis) and other cellular machinery for nucleic acids. The fourth option is incorrect as the Golgi doesn't manufacture lipids (smooth ER does that). The second option correctly states that the Golgi modifies lipids and proteins and packages them.

Answer:

It modifies lipids and proteins and places them into packages.