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Golgi Body (Noun)

Meaning

A netlike structure in the cytoplasm of animal cells (especially in those cells that produce secretions).

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The golgi body is a complex organelle found in the cells of most eukaryotes, playing a crucial role in protein modification and secretion.
  • Within the cell, the golgi body receives proteins synthesized by the endoplasmic reticulum and further modifies them by adding carbohydrates or lipids.
  • In plant cells, the golgi body is also involved in the synthesis of cell wall components such as polysaccharides and glycoproteins.
  • The golgi body is usually located near the endoplasmic reticulum and consists of a series of flattened sacs and tubules.
  • The primary function of the golgi body is to process and package proteins and lipids for transport to other parts of the cell or for secretion outside the cell.

Synonyms

  • Golgi Apparatus
  • Golgi Complex
  • Dictyosome

Hypernyms

  • Cyst
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