<u><em>-Describe the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus </em></u>
Structure:
- Stacked flat sacs
- It is found within the cytoplasm of both plant and animal cells
- The Golgi is composed of sacks of membrane-bound structures
Function:
- The cell synthesize a huge amount of macro-molecules.
- Main function is to modify, sort and package the macro-molecules that are synthesized by the cells
- Secretion purposes or for use within the cell
- Mainly modifies the proteins that are prepared by the RER
- Creates Lyosomes
<u><em>-Describe the structure and function of the lysosome.
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Structure:
- Spherical organelles
- Contains enzymes
Function:
- Breaks down food particles, invading objects, or worn out cell parts
- Digests macro-molecules
- Cleans up broken down organelles
- Storage of digestive enzymes
